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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) stands at the forefront of surgical robotics, minimally invasive techniques, and smart healthcare innovation, establishing itself as one of Asia's premier academic medical centers and a globally recognized hub for translational surgical research. With a research portfolio spanning robotic-assisted spine surgery, thoracic and hepatobiliary procedures, endocrine surgery, and AI-driven surgical skill evaluation, SNUH consistently bridges cutting-edge technology with rigorous clinical evidence. The institution has made landmark contributions to robotic surgery across multiple specialties. Its pioneering work on robot-assisted pedicle screw fixation — supported by prospective randomized controlled trials and long-term radiographic follow-up — has shaped international standards for spinal instrumentation. SNUH surgeons helped establish the bilateral axillary breast approach for robotic thyroidectomy, a technique now adopted worldwide, while their comparative studies on robotic esophagectomy and mediastinal surgery have informed global practice guidelines. The hospital also played an influential role in developing international evidence-based guidelines on minimally invasive pancreas and liver resection, reflecting its leadership in multidisciplinary, multicenter collaboration. Perhaps most distinctively, SNUH has embraced artificial intelligence as a tool for surgical quality improvement, producing highly cited work applying deep learning to instrument tracking and surgical skill assessment during robotic procedures — a research direction with profound implications for training and credentialing. Their review of smart hospital services further demonstrates an institutional commitment to ICT-driven healthcare transformation. Collectively, SNUH's publications have accumulated thousands of citations, signaling substantial global influence. For prospective students, clinicians, and collaborators, SNUH offers a uniquely dynamic environment where surgical innovation, rigorous trial design, and emerging technologies converge to redefine the boundaries of modern medicine.