Papers
45
Total Citations
2,225
H-Index
24
About
Hyoung‐Il Kim is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work has fundamentally shaped the evidence base for robotic and minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of gastric and esophageal cancers. His research systematically bridges the gap between emerging robotic technologies and rigorous clinical validation, addressing critical questions of safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness that have guided surgeons worldwide in adopting these techniques responsibly. Kim's most influential contribution, a multicenter prospective comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy (316 citations), established a new standard for evaluating surgical innovation. He extended this work by examining long-term oncologic outcomes, early complication profiles across open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches, and the nuanced learning curves associated with robotic gastrectomy — demonstrating that mastery could be achieved rapidly and safely. His 2018 study on fluorescent lymphography-guided lymphadenectomy (176 citations) introduced a transformative intraoperative imaging technique to optimize lymph node dissection during robotic gastrectomy, with significant implications for cancer staging and survival. Collectively, Kim's body of work — spanning over 1,300 citations — reflects a career dedicated to advancing precision surgery, improving patient outcomes, and building the clinical evidence necessary for responsible technological adoption in oncologic surgery.
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- 4Major early complications following open, laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomy151 citations · 2012
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- 6Comprehensive Learning Curve of Robotic Surgery131 citations · 2019
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