Younju Rhee

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Younju Rhee is a cardiovascular surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for complex aortic surgery. Her key research areas include open repair of the descending thoracic aorta and optimizing perioperative outcomes for high-risk patients. Rhee’s most notable contribution is her 2021 study on miniaccess open repair of the descending thoracic aorta, which demonstrated that this less invasive approach yields favorable early outcomes and acceptable safety in carefully selected patients. Although her work is early in its citation trajectory—with 2 citations to date—the study’s publication in a leading journal underscores its clinical relevance and potential to shift surgical practice. By challenging traditional full sternotomy approaches, Rhee is helping to define a new standard for reducing surgical trauma and recovery time. Her research is particularly valuable for trainees and surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to expand minimally invasive options in aortic surgery. As her findings gain broader recognition, Rhee is positioned to become a key voice in the evolution of aortic repair.