Papers
66
Total Citations
2,608
H-Index
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About
Seon Hahn Kim is a distinguished colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the evolution of minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer. Based at a leading Korean institution, Kim has dedicated his career to advancing robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, establishing himself as a global authority in robotic total mesorectal excision (TME). His landmark 2009 paper describing a standardized totally robotic dissection technique for rectal cancer laid critical groundwork for the field, while subsequent studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches — collectively accumulating over 1,100 citations — have provided surgeons worldwide with rigorous evidence on safety, efficacy, cost, and long-term oncologic outcomes. Notably, his 2016 study detecting hepatitis B virus in laparoscopic surgical smoke (313 citations) demonstrated an important occupational safety risk, influencing operating room protocols internationally. Kim's 2023 randomized controlled trial further cemented the clinical evidence base for robotic rectal surgery. His contributions span surgical technique innovation, learning curve analysis, health economics, and patient safety, making his body of work essential reading for surgeons navigating the rapidly advancing landscape of minimally invasive colorectal oncology.
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- 4The multiphasic learning curve for robot-assisted rectal surgery151 citations · 2013
- 5Comparison of Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancers150 citations · 2023
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