Janghun Han

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Janghun Han is a leading figure in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive approaches to complex biliary disorders. His primary research centers on the comparative outcomes of laparoscopic and robotic surgery for adult choledochal cysts, a rare but challenging condition requiring cyst excision and Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. In his landmark 2023 study, Han analyzed 157 patients treated between 2014 and 2022, providing one of the largest direct comparisons of these two surgical modalities. His work demonstrates that robotic surgery offers distinct advantages over the laparoscopic approach, including greater precision in dissection and suturing during the hepaticojejunostomy, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery times. While his most-cited paper has garnered 3 citations to date, its clinical significance is substantial, as it fills a critical gap in the literature where few studies had previously compared robotic and laparoscopic techniques for this specific procedure. Han’s contributions are particularly valuable for surgeons seeking evidence-based guidance on adopting robotic platforms for complex biliary reconstructions, and his findings are shaping best practices in minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery.