Yoon Ji Choi

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Yoon Ji Choi is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic techniques for thyroid surgery, particularly through the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA). Her major contribution lies in establishing safety parameters for robotic thyroidectomy; her landmark 2012 study systematically investigated optimal carbon dioxide insufflation pressures during robot-assisted procedures, demonstrating that a pressure of 6 mmHg provides adequate surgical visualization without causing significant metabolic or hemodynamic disturbances in patients with benign and malignant thyroid diseases. This work, cited 18 times, directly addressed a critical gap in intraoperative safety protocols and has helped standardize robotic thyroid surgery practices. Beyond this foundational study, Choi’s broader research portfolio encompasses optimizing perioperative outcomes, refining surgical ergonomics, and evaluating oncologic efficacy across diverse thyroid pathologies. Her meticulous approach to balancing surgical exposure with patient safety has made her a respected voice in the field, influencing both clinical guidelines and training protocols for next-generation endocrine surgeons. Through her dedication to evidence-based innovation, Choi continues to shape the evolution of scarless, robot-assisted thyroid surgery.