Sunghye Kim
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Dr. Sunghye Kim is a leading researcher in geriatric anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes for older adults. Her most cited work, "Preoperative assessment of the older surgical patient: honing in on geriatric syndromes" (2014, 111 citations), addresses a critical gap in clinical practice: nearly half of Americans undergo surgery after age 65, yet traditional preoperative evaluations often miss key risk factors. Kim’s research emphasizes the importance of identifying geriatric syndromes—such as frailty, cognitive impairment, and functional decline—to better predict postoperative complications and tailor care. By advocating for a more comprehensive, syndrome-based preoperative assessment, she has helped shift anesthesia practice toward a patient-centered, multidisciplinary approach. Her contributions have been instrumental in advancing perioperative care for the aging population, with her work cited widely by clinicians and researchers seeking to reduce surgical risks in older patients. Kim’s insights continue to shape guidelines and protocols, making her a pivotal figure in the intersection of geriatrics and anesthesiology.
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