Choong-Hee Won

Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University

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Choong-Hee Won is a pioneering researcher in surgical robotics, with a primary focus on orthopedic interventions, particularly hip arthroplasty. His major contributions center on the development of the ARTHROBOT system, a bone-mountable robot designed to enhance precision in femoral stem implantation. Won introduced an innovative gauge-based registration method that eliminates the need for preoperative CT scans, streamlining the surgical workflow. His most cited work, "Robot-assisted femoral stem implantation using an intramedulla gauge" (2003), has garnered 35 citations and details a novel reamer-shaped gauge for intraoperative registration, significantly reducing invasiveness. In subsequent cadaveric studies (2004), he validated the system's efficacy, demonstrating its potential to replace traditional broaching procedures with robot-assisted accuracy. Won's research addresses critical challenges in orthopedic surgery, such as minimizing radiation exposure and improving implant alignment. Though his citation counts reflect a niche but impactful area, his work has laid foundational principles for bone-mounted robotic systems, influencing later developments in computer-assisted surgery. His contributions exemplify how targeted engineering solutions can transform surgical practice, offering safer, more efficient alternatives for joint replacement procedures.