Seung‐No Hong

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Seung-No Hong is a pioneering otolaryngologist whose research focuses on the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly through the application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His major contributions center on demonstrating the clinical utility of robot-assisted tongue base resection for OSA patients with lingual tonsil hypertrophy, a condition where tongue base narrowing contributes to airway collapse during sleep. In his most-cited work (2019, 11 citations), Hong shows that this minimally invasive technique yields favorable therapeutic outcomes, significantly improving apnea-hypopnea indices and patient quality of life. His earlier study (2018, 2 citations) provides a foundational radiographic and histologic characterization of tongue base tissues obtained via TORS, offering critical insights into the anatomical and pathological features of obstructing tissues. By bridging robotic surgery with sleep medicine, Hong has advanced personalized, less invasive treatment options for OSA, a condition affecting millions worldwide. His work underscores the potential of TORS to replace traditional, more morbid procedures, positioning him as a key figure in the evolution of sleep apnea surgery.

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1. 1
   Robot-assisted Tongue Base Resection ensures favorable therapeutic outcome to Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients with Lingual tonsil hypertrophy

   11 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Radiographic and histologic characterization of tongue base tissues obtained by transoral robotic surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

   2 citations · 2018

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