Kak Khee Yeung

University Medical Center, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Westfriesgasthuis

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Dr. Kak Khee Yeung is a pioneering vascular surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic approaches to complex vascular disorders. Her work has fundamentally advanced the treatment of aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) and venous thoracic outlet syndrome (vTOS). In her landmark 2011 study (15 citations), Dr. Yeung demonstrated the mid-term efficacy of robot-assisted laparoscopic aortobifemoral bypass grafting, establishing a less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery for patients with severe AIOD. She further revolutionized vTOS management with her 2021 investigation (11 citations) into robot-assisted transthoracic first rib resection, offering a precise, minimally invasive solution for subclavian vein compression. Beyond clinical applications, Dr. Yeung has explored the frontiers of robotic surgery through preclinical models, including her 2013 feasibility study on robot-assisted thoracoscopic T2-T5 ramicotomy in swine. Her cumulative work has not only improved surgical outcomes—reducing recovery times and complications—but has also expanded the boundaries of what is possible in vascular robotics. Dr. Yeung’s contributions continue to inspire the next generation of surgeons to embrace innovation in treating life-altering vascular conditions.