Prof. Yu-Wen Tien

National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei

Email: [email protected]

Qualifications

2001 PhD in Medical Science Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University

1985 M.D. in Koashung Medical College

Publications (Selected)

1. Lee, C. Y., Kuo, T. C., Chou, Y. H., Peng, S. J., Hsiao, F. T., Chung, M. H., ... & Tang, S. C. (2025). 3D imaging resolves human pancreatic duct–β-cell clusters during cystic change. Diabetes, 74(5), 734-748.
2. Wu, C. H., Chien, K. L., Lin, J. W., & Tien, Y. W. (2025). Superior surgical outcomes in high-volume centers despite longer waiting times for curative pancreatic surgery compared to shorter waits in low-volume centers: A population-based study. Current Problems in Surgery, 62, 101674.
3. Yang, P. S., Liu, Y., Tang, S. C., Tien, Y. W., & Hsu, S. H. (2024). 3D bioprinting of multicellular tumor spheroids in photocrosslinkable hyaluronan-gelatin for engineering pancreatic cancer microenvironment. Bioprinting, 44, e00374.
4. Hsu, L. F., Lee, Y. H., Yang, H. Y., Chou, Y. J., Tien, Y. W., Liu, C. Y., & Shun, S. C. (2024). Changes in nutritional status and fatigue and their associations with quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer after surgery: A 12-month longitudinal study. Applied Nursing Research, 80, 151858.
5. Yang, S. H., Kuo, S. H., Lee, J. C., Chen, B. B., Shan, Y. S., Tien, Y. W., ... & Yeh, K. H. (2024). Adding-on nivolumab to chemotherapy-stabilized patients is associated with improved survival in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, 73(11), 227.
6. Wu, C. H., Ho, T. W., Chen, C. H., Chien, K. L., & Tien, Y. W. (2024). Preoperative endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy for resectable pancreatic head tumors increases operative time but not complications: a single center cohort study. International Journal of Surgery, 110(12), 8224-8227.
7. Wu, J. M., Kuo, T. C., Wu, C. H., Yang, C. Y., & Tien, Y. W. (2024). Anemia after pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients followed‐up for 5 years. Journal of Hepato‐Biliary‐Pancreatic Sciences, 31(10), 747-753.
8. Lai, C. J., Cheng, Y. J., Han, Y. Y., Hsiao, P. N., Lin, P. L., Chiu, C. T., ... & Chien, K. L. (2024). Hypotension prediction index for prevention of intraoperative hypotension in patients undergoing general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial. Perioperative Medicine, 13(1), 57.
9. Kuo, T. C., Wu, C. H., Chen, B. B., Lin, Y. J., Ho, C. M., Tseng, C. K., ... & Tien, Y. W. (2024). Most total pancreatectomies for ductal adenocarcinoma potentially can be replaced by Whipple over the splenic artery: a before and after study. International Journal of Surgery, 110(10), 6461-6469.
10. Chen, P. Y., Huang, H. H., Chan, W. S., Liu, C. M., Wu, T. T., Chen, J. H., ... & Yeh, Y. C. (2025). Comparison of dexmedetomidine versus propofol sedation on microcirculation and organ injuries in critically ill surgical patients: A randomized controlled pilot study. Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation, 89(1), 43-53.
11. Wu, C. Y., Kuo, T. C., Lin, H. W., Yang, J. T., Chen, W. H., Cheng, W. F., ... & Chan, K. C. (2025). Immunocyte profiling changes in patients received epidural versus intravenous analgesia after pancreatectomy: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 124(1), 50-56.
12. Lai, T. Y., Chiang, T. C., Lee, C. Y., Kuo, T. C., Wu, C. H., Chen, Y. I., ... & Lee, W. H. (2024). Unraveling the impact of cancer-associated fibroblasts on hypovascular pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. British Journal of Cancer, 130(7), 1096-1108.
13. Wu, J. M., Kuo, T. C., Wu, C. H., & Tien, Y. W. (2024). Placement of Nasogastric Tubes in Pancreaticoduodenectomy Patients: Switching from Immediate Intraoperative Removal to Avoiding Unnecessary Perioperative Use. Current Problems in Surgery, 61(2), 101439.
14. Hu, C. M., Huang, C. C., Hsu, M. F., Chien, H. J., Wu, P. J., Chen, Y. I., ... & Lee, W. H. (2023). Oncogenic KRAS, Mucin 4, and Activin A‐Mediated Fibroblast Activation Cooperate for PanIN Initiation. Advanced Science, 10(36), 2301240.
15. Wu, J. M., Lin, Y. J., Wu, C. H., Kuo, T. C., & Tien, Y. W. (2023). ASO Visual Abstract: Novel Non-Duct-to-Mucosa Pancreaticojejunostomy Reconstruction After Pancreaticoduodenectomy—Focus on the Occurrence of Post-Pancreatectomy Hemorrhage and Intra-Abdominal Abscess. Annals of Surgical Oncology, 30(13), 8646-8646.
16. Hsiao, F. T., Chien, H. J., Chou, Y. H., Peng, S. J., Chung, M. H., Huang, T. H., ... & Tang, S. C. (2023). Transparent tissue in solid state for solvent-free and antifade 3D imaging. Nature communications, 14(1), 3395.
17. Wu, C. H., Liu, K. L., Liang, P. C., Lu, T. P., Kuo, T. C., & Tien, Y. W. (2023). Transcatheter fistula tract occlusion: a safe and effective treatment for grade B postoperative pancreatic fistula. HPB, 25(4), 481-483.

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