Fernando Kim

About

Dr. Fernando Kim is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical robotics, telemedicine, and patient-centered outcomes. His research has fundamentally advanced how technology can improve both the technical execution of surgery and the patient experience. Dr. Kim’s most impactful work includes a landmark study on "Telerounding and patient satisfaction after surgery" (101 citations), which demonstrated that remote video conferencing for postoperative rounds significantly enhances patient satisfaction—a foundational contribution to the field of telemedicine in surgery. He also led the first randomized controlled trial comparing human, robotic, and even trans-Atlantic telerobotic access to the kidney during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (46 citations), proving the feasibility and safety of remote robotic surgery across continents. Additionally, his development and initial clinical evaluation of a new platform to improve the ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery (40 citations) addresses a critical need for surgeon well-being. Dr. Kim’s work not only pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible but also ensures that technological innovation remains firmly grounded in improving human outcomes.

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1. 1
   Telerounding and patient satisfaction after surgery

   101 citations · 2004
2. 2
   A randomized controlled trial of human versus robotic and telerobotic access to the kidney as the first step in percutaneous nephrolithotomy

   46 citations · 2005
3. 3
   A New Platform Improving the Ergonomics of Laparoscopic Surgery: Initial Clinical Evaluation of the Prototype

   40 citations · 2011
4. 4
   A randomized controlled trial of human versus robotic and telerobotic access to the kidney as the first step in percutaneous nephrolithotomy

   10 citations · 2005

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