Joong Kee Youn

Seoul National University, Seoul National University Hospital

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Dr. Joong Kee Youn is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for children, particularly through the application of robotic and laparoscopic technologies. His major contributions center on evaluating the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of robotic surgery in pediatric populations, with a special emphasis on complex hepatobiliary conditions. In his landmark 2024 study on robotic surgeries in pediatric patients, Dr. Youn demonstrated the advantages of robotic systems—including enhanced 3D visualization, optical magnification, and improved ergonomics—while critically assessing their limitations and indications in children. His 2025 comparative analysis of laparoscopic versus robotic surgery for choledochal cysts further solidifies his role in guiding surgical decision-making, showing that robotic approaches can offer comparable or superior outcomes in select pediatric cases. Though early in his career, his work has already garnered attention, with his most cited paper accumulating 3 citations. Dr. Youn’s research is instrumental in shaping the future of pediatric minimally invasive surgery, providing evidence-based insights that help surgeons navigate the evolving landscape of robotic technology in child healthcare.