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Jinu Kim is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive urologic surgery. His research centers on the evolution of robotic platforms—from the multi-arm da Vinci Si and Xi systems to the cutting-edge single-port (SP) system—and their clinical applications in complex renal and transplant procedures. Kim’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the da Vinci SP system for partial nephrectomy in high-complexity tumors, as shown in his 2022 propensity score-matching analysis. He also achieved a notable first in Korean medicine by successfully performing robotic ureter reconstruction using the native ureter and Indocyanine green to treat long-segment strictures in transplant kidneys, as reported in his 2023 case study. His most impactful work, the 2021 "Future Platforms of Robotic Surgery," has garnered 101 citations, establishing him as a forward-thinking voice in the field. Through these innovative techniques, Kim is not only improving surgical outcomes but also expanding the boundaries of what is possible in robotic-assisted urology.