About

Se Hoon Kim is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery and medical robotics, with key contributions spanning surgical oncology, rehabilitation robotics, and continuum robot design. His most impactful work includes validating transoral robotic supraglottic partial laryngectomy for supraglottic cancer (68 citations) and developing bridge cable inspection robots (48 citations), demonstrating his versatility across surgical and industrial applications. Kim played a crucial role in advancing the Revo-i MSR-5000, Korea’s first domestically developed robotic surgical system, leading preclinical studies for robotic cholecystectomy (43 and 20 citations) and robotic thyroidectomy (13 citations). His innovative work on fluorescent iodized emulsion for sentinel lymph node imaging (30 citations) bridges preoperative mapping and intraoperative navigation, while his adaptive energy-bounding approach for impedance-controlled robots (27 citations) enhances stability in uncertain environments. Kim’s research on wire-driven serpentine manipulators and sensorless impedance control for gait rehabilitation further underscores his commitment to safe, patient-cooperative robotic systems. With over 280 citations across his top ten papers, Kim’s work has significantly shaped both surgical robotics and robotic interaction control, establishing him as a key figure in Korea’s growing robotics ecosystem.

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H-Index
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Papers
285
Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Surgical techniques and treatment outcomes of transoral robotic supraglottic partial laryngectomy
68 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 35
🏛 Institutions: Yonsei University, Sejong University, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, National University of Singapore, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital

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