Ik Beom Shin

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Ik Beom Shin is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive thyroid surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic thyroidectomy techniques. His major contributions center on refining the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), a method that balances cosmetic outcomes with surgical safety. Shin’s most-cited work, a 2019 prospective randomized controlled study (13 citations), rigorously demonstrated the safety and efficacy of gasless BABA robotic thyroidectomy, establishing it as a viable alternative to conventional open surgery. Building on this, his 2022 study (9 citations) introduced the innovative “mini-flap BABA” technique, which reduces the extent of surgical skin flap dissection—addressing a key criticism that the standard BABA approach was not truly minimally invasive. By comparing mini-flap and conventional BABA outcomes, Shin showed that smaller flaps could maintain excellent access while decreasing tissue trauma. His research has directly influenced surgical practice, offering patients less scarring and faster recovery without compromising safety. Through these pioneering studies, Shin has helped shape the evolution of robotic thyroid surgery, making it more accessible and patient-friendly.

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1. 1
   A prospective, randomized controlled study of the safety and efficacy of gasless bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) robotic thyroidectomy

   13 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Comparison of the Postoperative Outcomes of the Mini-Flap Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach (BABA) and Conventional BABA Robot-Assisted Thyroidectomy

   9 citations · 2022

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