Hyeong Seok Kim
Seoul National University, Seoul National University Hospital
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6
Total Citations
126
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About
Dr. Hyeong Seok Kim is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His major contributions center on rigorously comparing the safety, efficacy, and oncologic outcomes of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) against the traditional open approach. Through landmark studies, including a 300-case analysis, Dr. Kim has demonstrated that robotic PD can achieve comparable long-term oncologic results while offering the benefits of a minimally invasive approach, a finding that has influenced surgical practice globally. His work on single-port robotic cholecystectomy, comparing the da Vinci Xi and SP systems, has further refined surgical ergonomics and patient outcomes. With his most cited paper, a 2017 comparison of open versus robotic PD, accumulating over 60 citations, Dr. Kim’s research provides critical evidence for the adoption of robotic platforms in complex pancreatic surgery. His cumulative work, which also explores postoperative pain and cosmetic outcomes, has established him as a key voice in the ongoing evolution of robotic surgery, helping to define best practices for both complex resections and routine procedures.
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