Min Hee Hur
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About
Min Hee Hur is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic thyroid surgery, particularly through the bilateral axillary-breast approach (BABA). Her major contributions lie in refining surgical techniques and evaluating new instrumentation to improve patient outcomes. In her highly cited 2020 study, she compared the novel vessel sealer Extend® with the standard Harmonic ACE® during robotic thyroidectomy, demonstrating the Extend’s superior articulation and sealing efficiency—a finding that directly informs operative practice and reduces procedural complexity. Her 2019 paper documented the initial experience with the Da Vinci Xi system for BABA robotic thyroidectomy in Incheon, Korea, establishing a foundational protocol for adopting next-generation robotic platforms. With over 20 combined citations, Hur’s work has shaped how surgeons approach minimally invasive thyroid surgery, emphasizing safety, precision, and technological integration. Her research is particularly notable for addressing real-world surgical challenges, such as instrument maneuverability in confined spaces, and for providing evidence that guides instrument selection in high-stakes endocrine procedures.
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