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Dr. Tai Suk Roh is a pioneering plastic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in breast reconstruction, particularly through robotic-assisted surgery. His major contributions center on the development and refinement of robot-assisted deep inferior inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap harvest and prosthetic breast reconstruction. Dr. Roh’s most cited work, "Robotic DIEP Flap Harvest through a Totally Extraperitoneal Approach Using a Single-Port Surgical Robotic System" (2021, 61 citations), introduces a novel method that reduces donor-site morbidity by eliminating the need for a long abdominal incision. He also authored "Early experiences with robot-assisted prosthetic breast reconstruction" (2019, 42 citations), which demonstrates how robotic systems enable scarless nipple-sparing mastectomies with immediate reconstruction. His subsequent studies, including the first clinical report on single-port robot-assisted prosthetic reconstruction (2021, 13 citations) and an initial report on extraperitoneal pedicle dissection (2022, 14 citations), further establish his leadership in this niche. With a cumulative impact of over 130 citations, Dr. Roh’s work is transforming breast reconstruction by merging oncologic safety with superior cosmetic outcomes, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic plastic surgery.