Suk‐Won Suh

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Dr. Suk‐Won Suh is a pioneering hepatobiliary and transplant surgeon whose work has redefined the landscape of minimally invasive living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). His primary research focus lies in advancing laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce the invasiveness of complex liver surgeries. Dr. Suh’s most notable contribution is the development and clinical validation of a purely laparoscopic explant hepatectomy combined with a hybrid laparoscopic/robotic graft implantation, a landmark achievement described in his highly cited 2021 paper (36 citations). This work demonstrates the technical feasibility and safety of performing the entire LDLT procedure—from recipient hepatectomy to graft implantation—without a large abdominal incision, dramatically reducing recovery time and surgical trauma. By proving that complex transplant procedures can be performed through minimal-access approaches, Dr. Suh has opened a new frontier in transplant surgery, inspiring a generation of surgeons to push the boundaries of what is possible. His innovative techniques have been recognized internationally, positioning him as a leading figure in the evolution of robotic-assisted transplantation and a key contributor to improving outcomes for living donors and recipients alike.