Choll Kim

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Choll Kim is a spine surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive spinal surgery, surgical navigation, and robotics-assisted techniques. His research focuses on advancing procedural efficiency and patient safety in spine surgery, particularly through the development and refinement of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) and endoscopic TLIF (EndoTLIF) approaches. A defining theme of his work is the strategic integration of navigation and robotic technologies to enable complex spinal procedures to be performed safely in ambulatory surgery center settings — a shift that carries significant implications for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient throughput without compromising outcomes. His 2022 technical report describing the San Diego ambulatory spine surgery model represents a meaningful contribution to the field, illustrating how cutting-edge surgical technologies can be harnessed to minimize complications, re-admissions, and re-operations in outpatient environments. While his citation record continues to grow, his work is recognized for its practical, systems-level thinking — bridging surgical innovation with real-world clinical implementation. For students and researchers exploring the future of outpatient spine surgery, Kim's contributions offer a valuable framework for understanding how technology is reshaping surgical care delivery.