Kyung Jin Rho

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Kyung Jin Rho is a pioneering surgeon whose work has advanced the frontiers of minimally invasive head and neck surgery. His primary research focuses on developing and refining robotic-assisted techniques for the resection of benign neck masses, with a particular emphasis on improving cosmetic outcomes and reducing patient morbidity. Rho’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the retroauricular (modified facelift) approach for robotic surgery, a method that eliminates visible neck scars by hiding incisions behind the ear. His landmark 2013 prospective study, which has garnered 19 citations, provided early evidence that this technique is both effective and well-tolerated, paving the way for broader adoption in otolaryngology. Rho’s work has been instrumental in shifting the paradigm from traditional open surgery to scarless, robotic alternatives, offering patients a transformative option that prioritizes both function and aesthetics. By merging surgical precision with patient-centered innovation, Kyung Jin Rho has established himself as a key figure in the evolution of robotic head and neck surgery, inspiring future research into minimally invasive approaches for complex anatomical regions.