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Dr. Sang Kil Lee is a pioneering gastrointestinal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the treatment of gastric and rectal cancers. His work centers on three key areas: minimally invasive robotic surgery, complication management in high-volume centers, and innovative sentinel lymph node imaging. Dr. Lee's landmark 2007 study on robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer, which has garnered 94 citations, established a four-arm robotic technique that significantly improved surgical precision and patient outcomes. His large-scale analysis of over 14,000 gastrectomy patients (37 citations) provided critical insights into leakage incidence and treatment strategies, setting a new standard for postoperative care. In translational research, Dr. Lee developed a fluorescent iodized emulsion for sentinel lymph node mapping, validated in preclinical models (30 citations), offering a single-injection solution for real-time cancer staging. His simultaneous robotic mesorectal excision and hysterectomy procedure further demonstrates his commitment to multidisciplinary surgical innovation. With a career defined by high-impact, practice-changing studies, Dr. Lee remains a leading voice in robotic oncology and surgical safety.