Myung Jin Ban
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7
Total Citations
293
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About
Dr. Myung Jin Ban is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the surgical approach to thyroid and oral cavity cancers. His primary research focus lies in the development and refinement of minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgical techniques, specifically through the retroauricular (behind-the-ear) and modified facelift approaches. Dr. Ban’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted supraomohyoid neck dissection for early-stage oral cancer, a landmark study published in 2012 that has garnered 107 citations. He further advanced the field by comprehensively applying robotic retroauricular thyroidectomy, evolving the standard of care for thyroid surgery. His work on the transaxillary and retroauricular (TARA) approach for complex cases, such as papillary carcinoma arising in a thyroglossal duct cyst, showcases his innovative spirit. Dr. Ban was also the first to characterize the learning curve for robot-assisted neck dissection, providing a critical roadmap for surgeons adopting these techniques. With over 290 cumulative citations, his comparative studies on neuromonitoring and free-flap reconstruction have solidified his reputation as a leader in reducing surgical morbidity while maintaining oncologic efficacy.
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- 5Learning Curve for Robot-Assisted Neck Dissection in Head and Neck Cancer21 citations · 2014
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