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Dr. Jae Yol Lim is a pioneering surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, oncology, and spinal care. His primary research focuses on the application of advanced robotic platforms—including the DaVinci SP system—to treat complex conditions of the head, neck, and spine. Dr. Lim led the first human trial of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) using a single-port system for laryngo-pharyngeal cancer, demonstrating its feasibility and safety (42 citations). He also developed a gasless technique for transoral robotic thyroidectomy, expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive endocrine surgery (36 citations). In the spine domain, Dr. Lim’s prospective, multi-center studies have been instrumental in establishing the superiority of robotic-guided over fluoroscopic-guided pedicle screw placement. His work shows that robotic guidance significantly reduces radiation exposure, complication rates, and revision surgeries in short-segment lumbar fusion (29 and 19 citations). By rigorously comparing surgical outcomes, Dr. Lim has provided compelling evidence for the adoption of robotic assistance to improve patient safety and surgical precision. His contributions are shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery, offering patients less invasive options with better recovery profiles.