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Dae Hyun Kim is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery and head and neck oncology. His research has significantly advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in the management of salivary gland disease and upper aerodigestive tract malignancies. Kim's early contributions focused on robot-assisted submandibular gland resection via the retroauricular approach, with his 2013 prospective study demonstrating the viability of robotic techniques as an alternative to conventional endoscopic methods — work that has garnered 50 citations and helped establish new surgical benchmarks. He further extended robotic applications to neck dissection in submandibular gland cancer, contributing early evidence for its oncological feasibility. Kim's research portfolio also encompasses transoral robotic surgery (TORS), including a widely cited systematic review and meta-analysis examining its role in treating recurrent head and neck cancers, as well as its application in identifying carcinoma of unknown primary — a notoriously challenging diagnostic scenario. Collectively, his publications reflect a sustained commitment to improving patient outcomes through technological innovation, earning him recognition as a thought leader shaping the future of minimally invasive head and neck surgery.