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Myoung Soo Kim is a pioneering transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive living donor hepatectomy. Specializing in robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques for liver transplantation, Kim has emerged as a leading voice in establishing the feasibility, safety, and comparative efficacy of robotic living donor right hepatectomy (RLDRH) — a technically demanding procedure with profound implications for donor safety and transplant outcomes. Kim's most influential work, a landmark 2020 study examining outcomes from 52 consecutive RLDRH cases (86 citations), was among the first to provide robust evidence from a large donor cohort, helping legitimize robotic approaches in living donor surgery. Subsequent research comparing robotic and laparoscopic modalities — including learning curve analyses and propensity score–matched outcome studies — has provided the transplant community with nuanced, evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making. Collectively, Kim's publications have garnered nearly 170 citations, reflecting their broad uptake among surgeons and researchers worldwide. Through rigorous retrospective cohort studies and outcome analyses, Kim has helped shape modern standards for minimally invasive donor hepatectomy, ultimately contributing to improved safety profiles for living liver donors and better outcomes for transplant recipients.