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Young‑Gil Son is a leading figure in gastric cancer surgery and surgical education, whose work bridges large‑scale clinical epidemiology with the science of operative skill. He is best known for spearheading the Korean Gastric Cancer Association’s 2023 nationwide survey on surgically treated gastric cancers—a landmark study that has already garnered 22 citations since its 2025 publication. This survey, a direct continuation of a series begun in 1995, provides an indispensable, real‑world snapshot of treatment patterns and outcomes across Korea, shaping national guidelines and informing global practice. Beyond population‑level research, Son has made pioneering contributions to surgical ergonomics. His 2015 study demonstrating that manual ambidexterity predicts robotic surgical proficiency (9 citations) introduced objective, simulator‑based metrics to assess and train surgeons, influencing how robotic curricula are designed. By combining rigorous epidemiological surveillance with innovative skill‑assessment tools, Son’s work not only improves patient outcomes through evidence‑based practice but also elevates the very craft of surgery—making him a vital voice for both the data‑driven clinician and the educator committed to precision.