Yong Soon Chun
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Dr. Yong Soon Chun is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive thyroid surgery, particularly the robotic bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) thyroidectomy. Her major contribution lies in systematically evaluating the safety, efficacy, and cosmetic benefits of this innovative technique, which eliminates visible neck scars while maintaining oncologic outcomes comparable to conventional open surgery. In her landmark 2023 study, Dr. Chun analyzed the initial 30-month experience with robotic BABA thyroidectomy, demonstrating that the procedure is not inferior to traditional approaches in carefully selected patients, with the added advantage of superior cosmetic results. This work, though recently published, has already garnered attention in the surgical community, laying the groundwork for broader adoption of robotic thyroid surgery. Dr. Chun’s research addresses a critical patient-centered outcome—improving quality of life through scarless surgery—without compromising surgical safety. Her ongoing work continues to refine patient selection criteria and surgical techniques, positioning her as a key contributor to the evolution of robotic endocrine surgery in Korea and beyond.
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