Tae Hee Lee
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Tae Hee Lee is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work sits at the intersection of advanced robotics, three-dimensional imaging, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology. His most-cited study, published in 2024, reports a five-year clinical outcome of Da Vinci robot-assisted endoscopic full-thickness gastric resection combined with regional lymph node dissection using a 3D near-infrared video system—a landmark achievement that demonstrates the feasibility and oncologic safety of this complex procedure. This work, already garnering three citations in its first year, showcases Lee’s central contribution: integrating real-time fluorescence imaging with robotic precision to enable more thorough tumor removal while preserving healthy tissue. His research addresses a critical gap in early gastric cancer management, offering a less invasive alternative to conventional gastrectomy without compromising lymph node clearance. By refining the use of the Da Vinci platform for endoscopic full-thickness resection, Lee has advanced the field of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) and set new standards for image-guided robotic surgery. His ongoing work promises to expand the boundaries of what is possible in organ-sparing cancer treatment, making him a key figure in the next generation of surgical innovation.
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