Papers
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Total Citations
886
H-Index
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About
Seungwon Kim is a head and neck surgical oncologist whose research has profoundly shaped the field of transoral robotic surgery (TORS), particularly in the treatment of oropharyngeal cancers and cervical unknown primary tumors. His most influential work, cited over 166 times, introduced a paradigm-shifting approach to diagnosing and managing unknown primary head and neck tumors through robotic-assisted techniques, fundamentally changing how clinicians investigate occult primary malignancies. Kim has made substantial contributions to understanding the safety profile of TORS, including landmark analyses of post-surgical hemorrhage — garnering over 107 citations — and investigations into the preventative role of transcervical arterial ligation. His research consistently prioritizes patient quality of life, examining functional outcomes such as dysphagia and the impact of HPV status on post-treatment wellbeing. Notably, Kim has also addressed the surgical learning curve associated with TORS adoption, offering critical guidance for emerging practitioners as robotic techniques enter mainstream clinical trials. With a combined citation count exceeding 700 across his top works, his scholarship has established him as a leading authority in minimally invasive head and neck oncology, directly influencing surgical training, treatment de-intensification strategies, and personalized adjuvant therapy decisions.
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- 3Transoral Robotic Surgery Alone for Oropharyngeal Cancer76 citations · 2015
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- 9Utility of up‐front transoral robotic surgery in tailoring adjuvant therapy37 citations · 2016
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