Young Ki Hong
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Dr. Young Ki Hong is a leading voice in hepatobiliary surgery, with a focused expertise in the comparative effectiveness and economic analysis of minimally invasive liver procedures. His work critically evaluates the trade-offs between robotic and laparoscopic hepatectomy, providing essential data for surgical decision-making. Dr. Hong’s landmark 2021 study, a propensity-matched retrospective cohort analysis of the ACS NSQIP database, is his most cited work, with 31 citations. This paper provides a rigorous cost-benefit analysis, directly addressing the sparse data on the economic and clinical outcomes of these two advanced surgical techniques. By leveraging large-scale national data, Dr. Hong’s research offers actionable insights into optimizing patient care and resource allocation in hepatobiliary oncology. His contributions are vital for surgeons and hospitals weighing the adoption of robotic platforms against established laparoscopic methods, solidifying his reputation as a key researcher in evidence-based surgical practice and health economics.
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