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Doo-Ho Lee is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in the realm of robotic and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. His major contributions lie in refining single-incision approaches to gallbladder surgery, with a special emphasis on overcoming technical limitations to improve patient outcomes. In his 2016 study on single-incision robotic cholecystectomy, Lee introduced the innovative use of transparent glove ports to circumvent the constraints of single-site ports, demonstrating a safe and feasible alternative to traditional methods. This work, which has garnered 14 citations, laid the groundwork for comparative analyses of surgical techniques. His 2018 study, with 10 citations, systematically compared single-incision robotic cholecystectomy, single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and 3-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy, evaluating postoperative pain, cosmetic outcomes, and surgeon workload. Lee’s research has been instrumental in shaping modern surgical practice, offering evidence that robotic approaches can enhance cosmetic results and reduce surgeon strain while maintaining safety. His findings continue to influence the evolution of minimally invasive surgery, making him a notable figure in the field.