Hyoung Shin Lee
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387
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About
Dr. Hyoung Shin Lee is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of head and neck cancers, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and cosmetically superior techniques. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted neck dissection, transoral robotic surgery (TORS), and the development of novel surgical approaches for the head and neck. Dr. Lee’s major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and efficacy of robot-assisted selective neck dissections via modified face-lift and retroauricular approaches, effectively eliminating the need for large, visible neck scars in select patients. His landmark 2012 study comparing robot-assisted supraomohyoid neck dissection to conventional techniques (107 citations) provided critical evidence for the oncologic safety and aesthetic benefits of this approach. He further advanced the field by pioneering the transaxillary and retroauricular (“TARA”) approach (85 citations), expanding the repertoire of scarless surgery. His work has also successfully applied TORS to complex tumors of the parapharyngeal space and hypopharynx, showcasing its versatility. With over 380 cumulative citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Lee’s research has established new standards for combining oncologic rigor with exceptional cosmetic outcomes, directly improving the quality of life for patients with head and neck cancer.
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- 7Transoral Robotic Surgery for Huge Spindle Cell Lipoma of the Hypopharynx13 citations · 2013