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About
Dr. Do Hoon Koo is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of thyroid surgery. His primary research focus is the advancement of robotic thyroidectomy, specifically through the development and validation of the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA). Dr. Koo’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that this technique is not merely a cosmetic alternative, but a safe and oncologically sound procedure. His landmark study, reviewing 1,026 BABA cases (128 citations), established its surgical completeness, while a propensity-matched comparison with open surgery (103 citations) proved its non-inferiority in treating papillary thyroid carcinoma. Beyond oncologic outcomes, Dr. Koo has rigorously investigated the patient experience, showing that BABA significantly reduces scarring and psychological distress compared to conventional open thyroidectomy. His work has been instrumental in expanding the indications for robotic surgery, including its safe application for Graves’ disease. With over 500 cumulative citations, Dr. Koo’s research provides the foundational evidence that has made scarless, robotic thyroid surgery a viable and preferred option for thousands of patients worldwide.
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- 7Current Status of Robotic Thyroid Surgery in South Korea: A Web‐Based Survey30 citations · 2014
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