Ju Wan Kang

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Dr. Ju Wan Kang is a pioneering surgeon whose research centers on the application of robotic systems to complex head and neck procedures, with a particular focus on nasopharyngeal surgery. His most cited work, a 2015 cadaveric study, introduced a novel approach to robotic nasopharyngectomy by combining endonasal and transantral ports. This preliminary investigation demonstrated the feasibility of using the da Vinci surgical system to access the challenging nasopharyngeal region, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. By establishing a bilateral transantral or combined port strategy, Dr. Kang’s research laid critical groundwork for expanding the role of robotics in otolaryngology. Although his seminal paper has garnered 18 citations—a meaningful number for a specialized surgical technique—its true impact lies in inspiring further exploration of robotic applications in skull base and sinonasal surgery. Dr. Kang’s work represents a significant step toward improving surgical precision and patient outcomes in anatomically constrained areas, marking him as an innovator at the intersection of robotics and minimally invasive head and neck surgery.