Xiaoming Guan

Xiaoming Guan, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine and serves as the Division Chief and Fellowship Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital. He is also the Program Director of the Center of Excellence in Gynecologic Surgery (COMIGS) at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas. His clinical and academic roles highlight his leadership in advanced gynecologic surgical innovation and education.

• MD – Fujian Medical College, Fuzhou, China
• MS – Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
• PhD – Zhejiang University, Zhejiang, China (Medicine/Surgery)
• Residency – St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, New Jersey (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
• Fellowship – Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery)

Dr. Guan specializes in treating complex gynecologic conditions including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic masses, and pelvic organ prolapse using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques. He is a pioneer in robotic single-site surgery and transvaginal Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), applying these methods to advanced pelvic procedures such as sacrocolpopexy, abdominal cerclage, and endometriosis resection. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration with colorectal, thoracic, and urologic surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

The selected publications reflect a strong focus on surgical innovation, particularly in laparoscopic, robotic, and NOTES-based approaches. Trends include comparative effectiveness studies, technical development, and fertility-preserving strategies. His research bridges clinical application with technological advancement in gynecologic surgery.

• Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology – Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women

Dr. Guan is actively involved in training future surgeons as Fellowship Director and leads a robust research program with over 80 publications. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Clinics in Surgery, and Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine Journal. He also holds leadership in professional societies, including President of the North American Society of Chinese Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Guan leads a multidisciplinary surgical team focused on advanced endometriosis and complex pelvic reconstruction. His lab and clinical team integrate robotic platforms and innovative endoscopic techniques to improve surgical precision and patient recovery. Ongoing work includes expanding NOTES applications and refining robotic single-site procedures for broader clinical use.