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Total Citations
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About
Dong-Ho Lee is a pioneering roboticist whose work bridges the critical gap between flexible endoscopy and surgical robotics. His research centers on developing intuitive, high-dexterity robotic systems for minimally invasive procedures, with a particular focus on endoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted tissue manipulation. Lee’s most impactful contribution is the design and validation of the **easyEndo** system—a robotic arm mountable on conventional endoscopes that addresses the longstanding challenges of nonintuitive steering, physical operator burden, and limited instrument dexterity. His 2020 study on payload optimization for rolling-joint surgical instruments (14 citations) established foundational design principles for balancing instrument miniaturization with the high-force requirements of tissue manipulation. Lee further demonstrated clinical relevance through a 2024 in-vivo porcine study (8 citations) showing that robot arm-assisted traction significantly improves endoscopic submucosal dissection outcomes. His broader portfolio includes IoT-enabled water monitoring robots and sequencing algorithms for multi-robot welding, showcasing versatility in applied robotics. With over 50 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Lee’s contributions are shaping the next generation of flexible surgical robots that promise to make complex endoscopic procedures safer, more ergonomic, and more accessible.
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- 1Payload optimization of surgical instruments with rolling joint mechanisms14 citations · 2020
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