Hyun‐Sung Lee
Papers
5
Total Citations
263
H-Index
5
About
Hyun‐Sung Lee is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer and thoracic outlet syndrome. His major contributions center on the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted versus video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer, demonstrating that robotic lobectomy can achieve comparable oncologic outcomes with potentially enhanced precision. His landmark 2011 study, cited over 120 times, established a foundational comparison between early robotic and VATS lobectomy experiences, influencing subsequent adoption of robotic approaches in thoracic oncology. Lee also revolutionized the management of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome through robotic first rib resection, with his 2020 and 2021 papers showing significant improvements in patient disability and safety. His work on thoracoscopic mediastinal lymph node dissection (71 citations) further advanced staging accuracy in lung cancer surgery. With a cumulative citation impact exceeding 260, Lee’s research bridges the gap between traditional and robotic thoracic surgery, offering evidence-based pathways for safer, more effective interventions. His achievements underscore a career dedicated to refining surgical robotics and improving patient outcomes in complex thoracic diseases.
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Top Papers
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- 2Thoracoscopic Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection for Lung Cancer71 citations · 2012
- 3Safety of robotic first rib resection for thoracic outlet syndrome34 citations · 2020
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