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About
Hyun Kang is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive thyroid and colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on robotic techniques. His research centers on improving patient outcomes through reduced postoperative pain and enhanced oncologic safety. Kang’s most influential work includes a landmark prospective randomized study demonstrating the long-term oncologic equivalence of robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy, a paper that has garnered over 120 citations and helped validate robotic approaches in colorectal oncology. In thyroid surgery, he has pioneered the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) for robotic thyroidectomy, showing its feasibility for central neck dissection and its superiority over conventional open surgery in reducing postoperative pain. His rigorous, often randomized and double-blind, trials—such as those evaluating preincision ropivacaine infiltration—have provided high-level evidence for enhanced recovery protocols. With multiple studies cited over 100 times collectively, Kang’s work has shaped clinical practice, offering patients less invasive options without compromising cancer outcomes. His contributions continue to influence surgeons adopting robotic platforms worldwide.
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