Seung Zhoo Yoon

Korea University, Korea University Medical Center

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Dr. Seung Zhoo Yoon is a distinguished anesthesiologist whose research focuses on optimizing perioperative safety and outcomes in robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. His work addresses critical challenges in carbon dioxide insufflation during robot-assisted thyroidectomy, particularly for patients with benign and malignant thyroid diseases. In his highly cited 2012 study, Dr. Yoon investigated safe insufflation pressure thresholds that maintain adequate surgical visualization without triggering adverse metabolic or hemodynamic changes—a key contribution to the safety profile of the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) using the da Vinci system. This work, with 18 citations, remains a foundational reference for clinicians performing robotic thyroid surgery. Dr. Yoon has also made notable contributions to understanding rare but serious complications in robotic gastrectomy, such as iatrogenic intramural esophageal dissection from nasogastric tube insertion. His detailed case report, cited 6 times, provides critical guidance for preventing and managing such events. Through his meticulous research, Dr. Yoon has advanced the safety standards of robotic surgery, directly benefiting patients undergoing complex thyroid and gastric procedures. His work continues to inform best practices in anesthesiology and surgical care.