Eun‐Jung Jung
Changwon National University, Gyeongsang National University
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22
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About
Eun-Jung Jung is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive head and neck and thoracic surgery, with a primary focus on transoral thyroidectomy techniques. Her most impactful work provides a critical comparative analysis of robotic versus endoscopic approaches for papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), directly addressing the surgical community's need for evidence-based decision-making. In a landmark 2023 study involving 240 consecutive patients, Jung systematically compared the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) with transoral robotic thyroidectomy (TORT), offering invaluable data on surgical outcomes that has already garnered 17 citations. This work is pivotal for surgeons seeking to optimize cosmetic results and recovery without compromising oncologic safety. Beyond thyroid surgery, Jung has demonstrated technical ingenuity in general surgery, notably reporting successful laparoscopic repair of adult diaphragmatic eventration using an endostaple and mesh—a novel application of established tools for a rare condition. By bridging the gap between emerging robotic platforms and established endoscopic methods, Jung is actively shaping the future of scarless neck surgery, providing the rigorous comparative data necessary to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
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