Il Ku Kang
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About
Il Ku Kang is a pioneering surgeon advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive thyroid surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and nerve-sparing techniques. His major contributions center on validating the safety and feasibility of single-port trans-axillary robotic thyroidectomy (SP-TART), as demonstrated in his landmark study of 100 consecutive cases (9 citations). Kang has also innovated in postoperative pain management, being among the first to clinically apply the pectoralis nerve block II (PECS II) for flap dissection-related pain control after robot-assisted transaxillary thyroidectomy (8 citations). His work bridges the gap between emerging robotic platforms and practical patient outcomes, showing that SP-TART can be performed safely in a tertiary setting while significantly improving recovery experiences. Beyond these core studies, Kang’s research portfolio consistently emphasizes reducing surgical trauma and enhancing cosmetic results through transaxillary approaches. With his growing citation impact and focus on translating advanced technology into clinical protocols, Il Ku Kang is establishing himself as a key voice in the evolution of scarless, robotic endocrine surgery—offering valuable insights for both practicing surgeons and trainees interested in the next generation of thyroid procedures.
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