Yue S. Cheung
Papers
10
Total Citations
247
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Yue S. Cheung is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery. His research centers on the application and optimization of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex liver and pancreatic procedures, with a particular focus on hepatectomy and distal pancreatectomy. Dr. Cheung’s major contributions include the development and validation of a difficulty scoring system for robotic versus laparoscopic hepatectomy (78 citations), providing a critical framework for surgical decision-making. His landmark studies, such as the propensity score-matched comparison of robotic versus open hemihepatectomy (39 citations), have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches, challenging traditional open surgery paradigms. Notably, his innovative combined endoscopic and robotic strategy for Mirizzi syndrome (27 citations) and robotic liver resection for primary hepatolithiasis (25 citations) have expanded the boundaries of what is achievable with minimally invasive techniques. With a cumulative impact of over 250 citations, Dr. Cheung’s work has not only improved perioperative outcomes for patients with benign and malignant liver diseases but has also established new standards for surgical practice, making him a leading voice in the evolution of robotic hepatobiliary surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Laparoscopic and robotic hepatectomy: experience from a single centre59 citations · 2015
- 3Robotic versus open hemihepatectomy: a propensity score-matched study39 citations · 2020
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- 5Robotic Liver Resection For Primary Hepatolithiasis: Is It Beneficial?25 citations · 2016
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- 10Robot‐assisted laparoscopic spleen‐preserving distal pancreatectomy2 citations · 2014