Zihua Lan
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Zihua Lan is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on comparing robotic-assisted and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS vs. VATS), with a particular emphasis on patient-reported outcomes (PROs). In their most cited study, "Early patient-reported outcomes after robotic-assisted versus video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy" (2024, 7 citations), Lan addresses a critical gap in thoracic surgery research by moving beyond traditional clinical metrics to examine how patients actually feel and function in the early postoperative period. This work is notable for its patient-centered approach, utilizing PROs to provide a more holistic understanding of recovery after minimally invasive lung surgery. Lan’s research is significant because it challenges the assumption that comparable clinical outcomes between RATS and VATS necessarily translate to equivalent patient experiences. By highlighting the importance of subjective well-being, pain, and quality of life in the immediate aftermath of surgery, Lan’s contributions help surgeons and patients make more informed decisions about surgical approaches. This study represents an important step toward integrating patient voice into evidence-based surgical practice, with implications for both clinical guidelines and future research design.
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