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Dr. Wan‐Joon Kim is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, with a focused expertise in single-port robotic techniques. His major contributions center on demonstrating the feasibility and efficacy of the da Vinci SP® platform for complex procedures, particularly cholecystectomy and liver resections. In his landmark 2022 study on single-port robotic cholecystectomy, Dr. Kim established that this advanced approach offers superior cosmetic outcomes and postoperative pain control, garnering 25 citations and setting a new standard for patient-centered care. He further advanced the field by performing the first reported pure single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy, a procedure detailed in a 2021 case report (22 citations) that proved the platform’s capability for major hepatic surgery. His subsequent 2024 comparative study (8 citations) confirmed that single-port robotic left lateral sectionectomy achieves early outcomes comparable to traditional laparoscopy, solidifying its clinical viability. Through these innovative works, Dr. Kim has not only expanded the boundaries of robotic surgery but also provided a less invasive alternative for patients with hepatic tumors, making him a leading voice in the evolution of single-port surgical oncology.