Papers
28
Total Citations
848
H-Index
17
About
Young Tae Kim is a pioneering gynecologic oncologist whose career has been defined by advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for the treatment of gynecological cancers. Based at Yonsei University Health System in South Korea, Kim has been at the forefront of integrating robotic surgery into gynecologic oncology, contributing foundational research on its feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes. His landmark 2007 pilot study on robotic radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical carcinoma — now with 131 citations — helped establish robotic surgery as a credible alternative to conventional approaches. He further demonstrated the utility of robot-assisted staging for endometrial cancer and rigorously analyzed learning curves associated with these complex procedures, providing practical guidance for surgeons adopting new technologies. His contributions extend to innovative techniques such as single-port transumbilical hysterectomy and fertility-sparing radical trachelectomy, reflecting a commitment to improving both oncological and quality-of-life outcomes. With a body of work spanning over 600 cumulative citations, Kim has also played a significant role in shaping pan-Asian discourse in gynecologic oncology through collaborative workshops and international multicenter studies.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic Surgery in Gynecologic Field71 citations · 2008
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- 5Robotic single-port transumbilical total hysterectomy: a pilot study61 citations · 2011
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- 8Robotic surgery in gynecologic cancer37 citations · 2011
- 9Asian society of gynecologic oncology workshop 201033 citations · 2010
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