Soon Min Choi
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About
Dr. Soon Min Choi is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive thyroid surgery, with a particular focus on robotic techniques that eliminate visible neck scarring. His major contribution is the development and refinement of the single-port transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy (START), a groundbreaking procedure that accesses the thyroid through a single incision in the armpit. To overcome the technical challenges of this approach, Dr. Choi introduced a novel two-step retraction method, which he validated in a landmark study of 200 consecutive cases. This work, his most cited paper with 36 citations, demonstrated the safety and feasibility of START, establishing a new standard for cosmetic thyroid surgery. Beyond this, Dr. Choi’s broader research portfolio explores innovations in head and neck endocrine surgery, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible with robotic platforms. His achievements have positioned him as a leading figure in the field, inspiring a generation of surgeons to adopt scarless techniques that prioritize both oncologic outcomes and patient quality of life.
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