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Sep 8, 2025, 13:39

Gang Zhu: Meet the Experts of VIRO 2025

The Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress, organized by OncoDaily, will be held on September 11–12, 2025. Chaired by Dr. Rana R. McKay with co-chair Dr. Yüksel Ürün, this year’s program will feature around 50 leading experts in renal oncology from across the globe, sharing cutting-edge updates and future perspectives.

The congress is free to attend.
Register via the link.

Co-Chair of VIRO

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Rana McKay
Professor of Medicine and Urology at UC San Diego Health Co-leader of the GU Oncology Program at Moores Cancer Center

As Co-Chair of VIRO, Dr. Rana McKay (University of California, San Diego) opened the congress with her talk on
“Future Directions: Emerging Agents and Combinations.”

She emphasized the momentum in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) research, highlighting how novel immunotherapies, targeted drugs, and rational combination strategies are reshaping patient care. Dr. McKay underscored the importance of personalized, biomarker-driven approaches and global collaboration, aiming to optimize survival and quality of life worldwide.

Spotlight on Gang Zhu

Dr. Zhu is the President of the CACA Genitourinary Cancer Holistic Rehabilitation Society and President of the Asian Robotic Urologic Society Scientific Committee.

At the Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) Virtual Congress 2025, Dr. Zhu will present on “Robotic Surgery with AI Enhanced Holographic Imaging: Bridging Precision, Efficiency, and Functional Preservation.” His presentation will focus on:

The combination of AI-driven holographic imaging with robotic surgery to improve real-time anatomical navigation and surgical accuracy.
Advances in augmented reality techniques that enable enhanced tumor localization, super-selective vascular clamping, and nephron preservation.
The role of AI in automating 3D model reconstruction and supporting surgical planning, patient consultation, and intraoperative navigation.
Future directions including multimodal integration for personalized and functional preservation surgery.

Dr. Zhu emphasizes how AI-enhanced holographic imaging transforms robotic surgery by providing dynamic, real-time guidance that improves oncological safety, reduces complications, and enhances the quality of life for patients undergoing cancer surgery.

Global Voices in Renal Oncology (VIRO) 2025