Hop S Tran Cao, MD, FACS

Hop S Tran Cao, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research focuses on the surgical management of liver malignancies, including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and perihilar tumors, with particular emphasis on preoperative liver hypertrophy prediction, neoadjuvant therapy selection, and advanced surgical technologies. His recent work includes studies on portal venous embolization outcomes, robotic liver surgery techniques, and the clinical application of histotripsy. He has published in leading journals including The Lancet and Annals of Surgical Oncology, and his research on acute kidney injury following hepatectomy has informed perioperative care protocols.