Kwang‐Woong Lee
Seoul National University, Apple (Israel), Seoul National University Hospital
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About
Dr. Kwang-Woong Lee is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of minimally invasive liver transplantation, whose work is redefining the boundaries of hepatobiliary surgery. His primary research focus is the development and refinement of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Dr. Lee’s most significant contribution is the successful execution of the world’s first total robot-assisted recipient’s surgery, a landmark achievement detailed in his 2023 paper (20 citations) that describes a complete robotic explant hepatectomy and engraftment. This breakthrough builds on his earlier work developing pure laparoscopic explant hepatectomy (13 citations), demonstrating a clear trajectory toward a fully minimally invasive transplant. Beyond his technical innovations, Dr. Lee has shaped global practice through a joint international survey (2025, 8 citations) that assessed the worldwide dissemination of minimally invasive donor hepatectomy, identifying key strategies and barriers for implementation. His work is not merely incremental; it is foundational, establishing the surgical protocols that will enable the next generation of transplant surgery. With a growing citation footprint, Dr. Lee stands as a visionary leader, pushing the field from open surgery toward a future of safer, less invasive organ transplantation.
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