Hyun Jin Min

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Hyun Jin Min is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in head and neck surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted approaches to complex anatomical regions. Her most cited study, "Robotic nasopharyngectomy via combined endonasal and transantral port: A preliminary cadaveric study" (2015, 18 citations), represents a significant contribution to the field of robotic otolaryngology. In this foundational work, Min investigated the feasibility of using the da Vinci surgical system for nasopharyngeal procedures, demonstrating that a combined endonasal and transantral port approach could provide enhanced access and maneuverability in this challenging surgical corridor. This preliminary cadaveric study established critical proof-of-concept for robotic nasopharyngectomy, paving the way for future clinical applications in treating nasopharyngeal tumors with greater precision and reduced morbidity. Her research addresses a pressing need for less invasive alternatives to traditional open approaches in skull base surgery. With her work cited by subsequent studies exploring robotic applications in head and neck oncology, Min has established herself as an innovator at the intersection of surgical robotics and otolaryngology, contributing to the evolution of techniques that promise to improve patient outcomes in complex cranial surgeries.