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Sae Byeol Choi is a surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, with a particular focus on the development and refinement of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques for liver resection. Among their most significant contributions is a pioneering 2008 study on robotic-assisted laparoscopic liver resection — one of the earliest reported clinical experiences with this approach — which has accumulated 103 citations and helped establish the foundation for robotic hepatic surgery as a credible alternative to conventional laparoscopy. Choi's 2016 review on the current status and future directions of laparoscopic surgery in hepatobiliary disease further cemented their role as a thought leader in the field, garnering 24 citations and offering a comprehensive framework for understanding the evolving surgical landscape. More recently, Choi has advanced the frontier of single-port robotic surgery, investigating the technical feasibility and early outcomes of single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy using the da Vinci SP platform — work that reflects a sustained commitment to reducing surgical invasiveness while maintaining oncological and safety standards. Collectively, their contributions have meaningfully shaped how surgeons approach complex liver operations in the minimally invasive era.