Yong Bae Ji
Papers
39
Total Citations
1,684
H-Index
24
About
Yong Bae Ji is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose career has been defined by a singular mission: transforming thyroid surgery through minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Working at the intersection of surgical oncology and innovative technology, Ji has made landmark contributions to the development and clinical validation of robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomy approaches, including gasless unilateral axillo-breast, axillary, postauricular facelift, and transoral routes — all designed to eliminate visible neck scarring while maintaining surgical precision. His early clinical studies, published between 2010 and 2012 and now collectively accumulating hundreds of citations, established the technical feasibility and oncological adequacy of robotic thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma. A particularly noteworthy contribution examined functional voice and swallowing outcomes, demonstrating that cosmetic innovation need not compromise patient quality of life. His 2018 comprehensive review of robotic and endoscopic thyroid surgery evolution has alone garnered over 220 citations, cementing his status as a leading authority in the field. Ji's decade-spanning body of work, with cumulative citations exceeding 1,000, reflects sustained influence on how surgeons worldwide approach thyroid disease — making him an essential reference point for any researcher or trainee navigating modern thyroid surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic and Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery: Evolution and Advances223 citations · 2018
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- 6Robotic Thyroidectomy70 citations · 2016
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