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Sunghee Kim is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the fields of minimally invasive thoracic surgery and coronary revascularization. Her research focuses on comparing surgical approaches for lung cancer and optimizing hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR) strategies. Kim’s landmark 2016 study, comparing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic approaches for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer using The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database (234 citations), provided critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of these techniques, helping to shape clinical guidelines. Her earlier 2014 investigation into practice patterns and clinical outcomes after HCR in the United States (111 citations) offered the first comprehensive national analysis of this combined surgical-percutaneous approach, establishing benchmarks for patient selection and procedural staging. Through these high-impact contributions, Kim has demonstrated how large database analyses can inform real-world surgical decision-making. Her work has been instrumental in defining best practices for both lung cancer surgery and coronary artery disease management, earning her recognition as a key voice in the evolution of cardiothoracic surgery toward less invasive, evidence-based care.
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