Tae Woo Kim
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About
Dr. Tae Woo Kim is a leading anesthesiologist and clinical researcher whose work centers on the hemodynamic risks and systemic complications of vasopressin use in gynecologic surgery. His research has critically advanced the understanding of how locally-injected vasopressin—a common vasoconstrictor used to reduce hemorrhage during procedures like robotic-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy—can paradoxically trigger life-threatening cardiovascular events. Dr. Kim’s most cited paper (2018, 16 citations) documents a rare case of cardiac arrest following intramyometrial vasopressin injection, providing essential clinical insights into the drug’s unpredictable systemic absorption. His subsequent work (2020, 6 citations) further explores hemodynamic changes after accidental high-dose infiltration, highlighting the complex interplay between vasopressin, the sympathetic nervous system, and the renin-angiotensin system. These contributions have been instrumental in shaping safer perioperative protocols and raising awareness among surgeons and anesthesiologists about the potential for bradycardia, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrest. Dr. Kim’s focused, high-impact case studies serve as vital warnings in the field of obstetric and gynecologic anesthesia, making him a key voice in patient safety and vasopressor pharmacology.
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