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Tae-Wook Kong is a leading gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on refining minimally invasive surgical techniques for cervical and gynecologic cancers. His most influential work, a 2015 study on patterns of recurrence after abdominal versus laparoscopic/robotic radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer (167 citations), critically examined oncologic outcomes, helping to clarify the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Kong has been at the forefront of advancing single-site surgery, conducting pioneering comparative studies of robotic single-site versus laparoendoscopic single-site hysterectomy and adnexal surgery. His work demonstrates that robotic single-site techniques are feasible and offer comparable outcomes to conventional single-site laparoscopy, with potential ergonomic advantages. More recently, he launched the multi-center SOLUTION trial (2022), which investigates the use of an endoscopic stapler to prevent tumor spillage during minimally invasive radical hysterectomy—a direct response to concerns raised by the landmark LACC trial. With over 250 cumulative citations, Dr. Kong’s research is shaping safer, more effective surgical standards for women with gynecologic malignancies.