Hong Sik Lee
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About
Dr. Hong Sik Lee is a pioneering gastroenterologist and robotic endoscopy researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. His primary research areas focus on advanced endoscopic techniques, particularly endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and the development of novel robotic platforms to enhance procedural precision and safety. Dr. Lee’s major contributions include the first-in-human prospective pilot study of a robotic arm–assisted ESD platform with augmented traction for gastric neoplasms, demonstrating the clinical viability of robotic assistance in complex endoscopic resections. He has also developed a detachable assistant robot for ESD, validated in a comparative in vivo feasibility study (19 citations), and a dual-function robotic gripper capable of both traction and closure, tested in porcine models. His earlier pilot work on obtaining quantitative 3D information using conventional endoscopes laid foundational insights for spatial awareness in endoscopy (7 citations). With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward clinical translation, Dr. Lee is at the forefront of integrating robotics into therapeutic endoscopy, offering safer, more effective solutions for patients with early gastrointestinal neoplasms.
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