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Dr. In Kyu Lee is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. His work centers on the clinical application and comparative effectiveness of advanced robotic platforms, particularly the novel Da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system. Dr. Lee’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of the SP robot for complex procedures like total mesorectal excision and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), often showing comparable or superior short-term outcomes to the multi-arm Da Vinci Xi. Notably, his multi-institutional study revealed that robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection can harvest significantly more nodes than the laparoscopic approach—a critical advancement for oncologic precision. With over 50 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Lee is also defining the learning curve for SP robotic surgery, helping to guide safe adoption. His innovative use of the SP platform for recurrent rectal prolapse repair further highlights his technical expertise. For students and researchers, Dr. Lee’s work offers a clear roadmap into the future of single-port, ultraminimally invasive colorectal surgery.