Mikyung Gong
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Dr. Mikyung Gong is an emerging leader in head and neck oncologic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery, with a focused expertise in advanced, single-stage jaw reconstruction. Her primary research centers on the feasibility and outcomes of the "Jaw in a Day®" (JIAD) technique, a paradigm-shifting approach that combines tumor ablation, microvascular free flap reconstruction, and immediate dental implantation into a single operative procedure. Dr. Gong’s most-cited work, a 2025 case series, provides critical comparative analysis demonstrating that JIAD is not only feasible but also effective when performed concurrently with robotic neck dissection for oral cancer, offering patients immediate functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. This contribution addresses a major challenge in head and neck surgery by reducing the number of staged operations and improving quality of life. While her citation count is early in her career, the clinical significance of her work positions her as a key investigator in the evolution of “all-in-one” jaw reconstruction. Dr. Gong’s research is paving the way for more streamlined, patient-centered care in oral oncology, and her findings are already informing surgical protocols at major academic centers.
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