Kyung Hyun Lee

Center for Clinical Research (United States)

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Kyung Hyun Lee is a leading surgical researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness and economic implications of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, particularly in gastric cancer treatment. His most-cited study, "Cost Analysis for Robotic and Open Gastrectomy," provides a rigorous, objective assessment of the true perioperative costs associated with robotic gastrectomy (RG), challenging assumptions about its financial burden by examining not just the robotic platform's high implementation and maintenance costs, but the full spectrum of perioperative expenses. This contribution is critical for healthcare decision-makers and surgeons weighing the clinical benefits of robotic surgery against its economic realities. With 2 citations, this work is gaining traction as a foundational reference for cost-effectiveness research in surgical oncology. Lee’s research directly informs evidence-based surgical practice and hospital resource allocation, making him a key voice in the ongoing debate over the value of robotic surgery in gastrointestinal oncology.