Kang‐Il Kim

Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University East-West Neo Medical Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong

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About

Dr. Kang‐Il Kim is a leading orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing arthroplasty, particularly through the critical evaluation of robotic assistance in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). His major contributions lie in rigorously assessing the real-world benefits and limitations of robot-assisted surgery. In his landmark 2019 study (120 citations), Dr. Kim demonstrated that robot-assisted TKA does not improve long-term clinical or radiologic outcomes compared to conventional techniques, challenging prevailing assumptions and prompting a more measured adoption of the technology. He has also provided essential insights into surgical decision-making by analyzing the causes and patterns of aborting robot-assisted procedures (2010, 75 citations), offering practical guidance for avoiding intraoperative failures. Notably, his work extends to complex patient populations, such as those with haemophilic arthropathy (2016, 35 citations), where he addresses the unique challenges of soft tissue fibrosis and bony deformity. Through his evidence-based approach, Dr. Kim has shaped contemporary understanding of robotic arthroplasty, emphasizing that technological sophistication does not automatically guarantee superior patient outcomes.