Jae Min Hong
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Dr. Jae Min Hong is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges robotic technology and head-and-neck oncology. His research centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly the development and validation of robot-assisted approaches for complex neck dissections. Dr. Hong’s most cited study, “Gasless Transaxillary Robot-Assisted Neck Dissection: A Preclinical Feasibility Study in Four Cadavers” (2011, 21 citations), represents a landmark contribution to surgical oncology. In this work, he systematically demonstrated that comprehensive neck dissection—including traditionally challenging level I, IIB, and VA nodes—could be achieved through a gasless transaxillary robotic approach, offering a potential alternative to open surgery with improved cosmetic outcomes. This preclinical feasibility study laid critical groundwork for subsequent clinical applications of robotic head-and-neck surgery. Dr. Hong’s innovative thinking, combining anatomical precision with emerging robotic platforms, has influenced how surgeons approach nodal clearance in thyroid cancer and other malignancies. His work continues to inspire further research into scarless, function-preserving surgical options, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution of robotic head-and-neck surgery.
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