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Yong Seon Choi is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on optimizing perioperative care for robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, particularly in thoracic and urologic procedures. His major contributions center on refining ventilation strategies and investigating postoperative outcomes. In a landmark 2009 study (48 citations), he demonstrated the superiority of pressure-controlled over volume-controlled ventilation during one-lung ventilation in the prone position for robot-assisted esophagectomy, a finding that has influenced clinical protocols. His 2013 randomized trial (16 citations) further advanced the field by revealing that combined general and epidural anesthesia improves diaphragmatic function after laparoscopic prostatectomy, highlighting the role of anesthetic technique in postoperative recovery. More recently, his prospective observational work (2023) identified high postoperative syndecan-1 levels as a predictor of short-term morbidity and mortality after robot-assisted esophagectomy, opening new avenues for risk stratification. Choi’s early case report on anesthesia for robotic atrial septal defect repair (2007) also underscores his pioneering role in adapting anesthetic care to emerging surgical technologies. With a career spanning over a decade, his research has directly enhanced patient safety and recovery in complex robotic surgeries, earning him recognition as a key contributor to perioperative medicine.