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Total Citations
227
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About
Dr. Jae-Hoon Kim is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic surgery in women’s health. His research focuses on minimally invasive techniques for treating gynecologic cancers and benign conditions, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted staging, hysterectomy, and uterus-sparing procedures. Dr. Kim’s landmark 2009 study on robot-assisted staging for endometrial cancer (71 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of a three-arm robotic approach, establishing a new standard that reduced invasiveness compared to traditional laparoscopy and laparotomy. He further innovated with the first pilot study on robotic single-port transumbilical total hysterectomy (61 citations), showcasing a novel, less-scarring technique using a homemade glove port system. His case-control study on robotic radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer (42 citations) provided critical evidence supporting robotic methods over abdominal surgery. Additionally, his systematic review on extraperitoneal versus transperitoneal approaches in robotic prostatectomy (40 citations) has guided surgical decision-making. With over 220 cumulative citations, Dr. Kim’s contributions have not only improved surgical outcomes but also expanded access to advanced, patient-centered care, making him a leading figure in the evolution of robotic gynecologic surgery.
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- 2Robotic single-port transumbilical total hysterectomy: a pilot study61 citations · 2011
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- 8Tacit Navigation Method for Multi-agent System1 citations · 2010