Jeonghun Lee
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About
Jeonghun Lee is a pioneering surgeon whose research sits at the intersection of thyroid surgery, regional anesthesia, and postoperative quality of life. He is best known for his work on robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomy, particularly the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA), where he has systematically investigated functional outcomes that matter most to patients. His landmark prospective trial on postoperative voice changes after conventional open versus robotic thyroidectomy (73 citations) demonstrated that robotic approaches can preserve vocal function, challenging assumptions about surgical invasiveness. Lee’s work on sensory changes in the anterior chest after BABA (31 citations) addressed a critical but often overlooked concern—nerve damage and altered sensation in the breast area—providing evidence that guides patient counseling and surgical technique refinement. More recently, his research has expanded into ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for thyroid surgery, including studies on intermediate cervical plexus block and serratus-intercostal plane block to manage pain after single-incision transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy. With studies on hemidiaphragmatic paresis (28 citations) and novel analgesic protocols, Lee is shaping safer, more patient-centered perioperative care. His work bridges surgical innovation with rigorous outcomes research, making him a key voice in modern thyroid surgery.
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