Hee Jeong Kang

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Dr. Hee Jeong Kang is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work centers on minimally invasive surgical approaches for complex nasopharyngeal and skull base tumors. Her primary research focus is the development and refinement of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), a challenging condition where re-irradiation carries significant morbidity. Her landmark 2019 paper, "Feasibility of transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma," demonstrated that TORS offers a viable, less invasive alternative to traditional open procedures, enabling precise tumor resection while preserving critical neurovascular structures. This work has been cited 5 times and has helped establish a new paradigm for managing locally recurrent disease. Dr. Kang’s contributions are particularly notable for addressing the technical hurdles of accessing the nasopharynx through the oral cavity, expanding the surgical armamentarium for patients who have exhausted radiotherapy options. Her research bridges the gap between surgical oncology and robotics, offering hope for improved functional outcomes and quality of life in a difficult-to-treat patient population.