Hong‐Shik Choi
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Hong-Shik Choi is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive oncologic surgery. His primary research focuses on developing novel surgical approaches to reduce morbidity in head and neck cancer treatment, particularly through the transaxillary and retroauricular (TARA) technique. In his landmark 2011 study, Choi demonstrated the feasibility of robot-assisted neck dissections via this innovative approach, showing that it could achieve excellent oncologic outcomes while eliminating visible neck scars and reducing recovery time. This work, which has garnered 85 citations, established a new paradigm in head and neck cancer surgery by proving that complex lymph node dissections could be performed safely through hidden incisions. Choi's contributions have been instrumental in expanding the applications of robotic surgery beyond traditional transoral approaches, offering patients a less disfiguring alternative to conventional open neck dissections. His research continues to influence surgical practice worldwide, making him a leading figure in the evolution of minimally invasive head and neck oncology.
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