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Dr. Na Reum Kim is a pioneering surgeon whose work is redefining the frontiers of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on living donor liver transplantation. Her major contributions center on the comparative analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic techniques for donor hepatectomy, a field where she has produced landmark studies. Her 2022 paper comparing surgical outcomes and learning curves for robotic versus laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy (38 citations) established foundational evidence for the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach. She further solidified this impact with a 2024 propensity score-matched analysis (13 citations) examining both donor and recipient outcomes, providing crucial long-term data that guides surgical decision-making. Beyond liver surgery, Dr. Kim has demonstrated technical virtuosity by reporting the first robotic single-port spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (4 citations), showcasing her ability to push the boundaries of what is possible with the da Vinci SP system. Her detailed technical reports, such as her 2025 guide on parenchymal transection in robotic donor hepatectomy, serve as invaluable resources for surgeons worldwide. Through her rigorous comparative studies and innovative case reports, Dr. Kim is not only advancing the field but also establishing the evidence base that will shape the future of minimally invasive transplant and pancreatic surgery.