Jin Cheon Kim
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Total Citations
463
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About
Jin Cheon Kim is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has significantly advanced minimally invasive and robotic approaches to rectal and colon cancer treatment. His work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology, robotic technology, and functional outcomes, with a particular focus on sphincter-saving operations (SSOs) for rectal cancer — procedures that preserve patients' quality of life while maintaining oncological integrity. Kim's most impactful contributions center on the application of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent imaging in robot-assisted surgery. His landmark 2015 study (74 citations) demonstrated ICG's utility in reducing anastomotic leaks during sphincter-saving procedures, while his 2017 follow-up (73 citations) established the first interpretative guidelines for ICG fluorescence imaging — a foundational resource for surgeons worldwide. Together, these works have shaped how colorectal surgeons evaluate bowel perfusion intraoperatively. Beyond imaging innovation, Kim has systematically compared open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches across multiple patient cohorts, consistently demonstrating robotic surgery's feasibility and efficacy for complex procedures including intersphincteric resection and abdominoperineal resection. With cumulative citations exceeding 400 across his top papers, Kim's body of work represents a comprehensive evidence base that continues to guide the global adoption of robotic colorectal surgery.
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