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Cheong Lim is a pioneering figure in the field of robotic cardiothoracic surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive cardiac interventions. His major contributions center on advancing the application of the da Vinci Surgical System for complex cardiac procedures, particularly in the repair of atrial septal defects (ASD). Lim’s landmark 2015 study, cited 23 times, provided foundational evidence for the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted cardiac surgery, documenting a single-center experience with 50 consecutive patients. He further refined this technique by comparing beating-heart versus non-beating-heart approaches for ASD repair, a critical 2022 study (12 citations) that addressed the significant risk of cerebral air embolism. Beyond individual procedures, Lim conducted a comprehensive analysis of national trends, examining seven years of Korean data to map the adoption and evolution of robotic thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries. His work has been instrumental in establishing best practices and safety protocols for robotic cardiac surgery, directly influencing surgical standards in Korea and contributing to the global dialogue on minimally invasive cardiac care.
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