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Woojung Lee is a pioneering researcher in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on developing intelligent, compact robotic systems for laparoscopic procedures. His major contributions center on creating the KaLAR (compact camera assistant robot), a 3-DOF robotic assistant mountable to standard laparoscope holders that enables precise camera control during surgery. Lee’s work on intelligent interaction architectures—detailed in his most-cited paper (30 citations)—allows surgeons to operate these robots with minimal control burden by integrating surgery models and environmental cues. His research has accumulated over 83 citations, reflecting its influence on surgical robotics. Notably, Lee contributed to a ten-year review of da Vinci robotic surgery at Severance Yonsei University Hospital in Korea (10 citations), highlighting his clinical integration expertise. His innovations in human-robot interaction and compact robotic design have advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery, making procedures safer and more efficient. Lee’s work continues to inspire new generations of surgical robots and intelligent interfaces for operating rooms.