In Kyeong Kim
Papers
6
Total Citations
44
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About
Dr. In Kyeong Kim is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Her major contributions center on the clinical implementation and comparative effectiveness of the Da Vinci single-port (SP) robotic platform, demonstrating its safety and feasibility against established multi-port systems like the Da Vinci Xi. In a landmark 2023 study, Dr. Kim showed comparable short-term outcomes between SP and Xi for rectal cancer surgery, a finding that has garnered 15 citations and helped validate single-port robotics in colorectal oncology. She has also extended this technology to transanal minimally invasive surgery (SP-rTAMIS) and lateral ventral hernia repair via single-port eTEP with TAR, showcasing its versatility. Her work on the learning curve for SP rectal cancer surgery provides crucial guidance for adopting surgeons. With over 40 citations across her most-cited papers, Dr. Kim is shaping the next generation of robotic colorectal surgery, making complex procedures more accessible and less invasive for patients.
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- 5Learning curve for Da Vinci single–port robotic rectal cancer surgery4 citations · 2025
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