Jae Keun Kim

Yonsei University, Gangnam Severance Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

200

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Dr. Jae Keun Kim is a pioneering figure in the field of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and endocrine surgery, with a specific focus on robotic-assisted techniques. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility, safety, and advantages of robotic systems—such as the da Vinci platform—for complex procedures traditionally performed via open or conventional laparoscopic approaches. Notably, his early work, including the highly cited 2008 study "Early Experiences of Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Liver Resection" (103 citations), was among the first to systematically report outcomes for robotic liver surgery, highlighting the superior 3D visualization and enhanced instrument dexterity of the robotic system. He further advanced this field with a comparative study on robotic versus laparoscopic left lateral sectionectomy (76 citations), providing critical evidence for the benefits of robotics in hepatic resections. Dr. Kim also achieved a significant milestone by performing the first laparoscopic resection of an extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma using the da Vinci system (21 citations), addressing the unique hemodynamic challenges of this rare tumor. Through these landmark studies, Dr. Kim has helped establish robotic surgery as a viable and often superior option in complex abdominal operations, influencing surgical practice and training worldwide.