You Na Kim
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You Na Kim is a leading figure in the evolution of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted procedures for complex abdominal and endocrine cancers. Her landmark work, "Trends of robotic-assisted surgery for thyroid, colorectal, stomach and hepatopancreaticobiliary cancer," provides a critical 10-year longitudinal analysis of South Korea’s adoption of robotic techniques from 2005 to 2014. This study, cited 12 times, offers an invaluable benchmark for understanding the shifting landscape of surgical practice, highlighting both the growth and the lingering ambiguity surrounding robotics in general surgery. By meticulously documenting national trends across multiple cancer types—including thyroid, colorectal, gastric, and hepatopancreaticobiliary malignancies—Kim’s research has helped define the current position of robotic surgery within minimally invasive care. Her work serves as a foundational reference for surgeons and health policy makers evaluating the future trajectory of robotic innovation, ensuring that technological adoption is guided by rigorous, population-level evidence.
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