Papers
42
Total Citations
3,159
H-Index
27
About
Kee-Hyun Nam is a pioneering surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive endocrine surgery, with particular expertise in robotic and endoscopic approaches to thyroid and adrenal procedures. Based at a leading Korean medical institution, Nam has been instrumental in developing and validating the gasless, transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy technique — a transformative approach that eliminates visible neck scarring while maintaining oncological precision. His landmark 2009 publications documenting outcomes in 338 consecutive robotic thyroidectomy patients and the first 100 robot-assisted cases for thyroid cancer garnered over 400 citations each, establishing foundational evidence that legitimized robotic thyroid surgery globally. Nam's contributions extend beyond technical innovation; his multicenter studies on learning curves, surgical complications across 3,000 patients, and comparisons with conventional endoscopic techniques have provided critical safety and feasibility data that guided widespread clinical adoption. His work on robotic modified radical neck dissection further expanded minimally invasive options for advanced thyroid carcinoma. With a body of work accumulating over 1,500 citations in this specialized domain, Nam remains one of the most influential figures in modern endocrine surgery, bridging technological innovation with rigorous outcomes research.
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- 5The Learning Curve for Robotic Thyroidectomy: A Multicenter Study172 citations · 2010
- 6Excellence in Robotic Thyroid Surgery120 citations · 2011
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