Kyoung Sik Narm

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Dr. Kyoung Sik Narm is a thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer treatment. His primary contributions center on the feasibility and outcomes of robotic-assisted lobectomy, particularly the four-arm robotic lobectomy (FARL) approach for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In his most-cited work, a 2017 study with 9 citations, Dr. Narm demonstrated that FARL can be performed safely as a solo surgical technique in clinical stage I lung cancer, comparing early outcomes and long-term survival favorably with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This research highlights his commitment to refining robotic surgery protocols to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness. Dr. Narm's work has implications for expanding access to advanced surgical options, potentially improving recovery times and outcomes for lung cancer patients. His investigations into robotic solo surgery represent a notable achievement in the field, offering a foundation for future studies on optimizing surgical workflows and patient selection. Through these efforts, Dr. Narm contributes to the evolution of thoracic oncology, making robotic lobectomy a more viable and standardized option for early-stage disease.