Young‐Kug Kim
University of Ulsan, KLE University, Ulsan College, Asan Medical Center, YKK (Japan)
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About
Young-Kug Kim is a prominent anesthesiologist and perioperative medicine researcher whose work centers on the anesthetic and physiological challenges of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), intracranial pressure monitoring, and postoperative complications. His research has made significant contributions to understanding how surgical positioning and pneumoperitoneum affect patient outcomes, particularly in the context of steep Trendelenburg positioning. Kim is perhaps best recognized for his innovative application of sonographic optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) as a non-invasive surrogate for intracranial pressure, with his foundational 2015 paper accumulating 65 citations. This work has helped shape intraoperative monitoring practices globally. Building on this, he has systematically investigated how anesthetic agents like propofol, ventilation strategies including PEEP, and pharmacological interventions such as mannitol influence intracranial pressure during RALP procedures. Beyond neurological monitoring, Kim has broadened his impact by examining acute kidney injury, postoperative pulmonary complications, catheter-related bladder discomfort, and neuromuscular reversal agents in surgical patients. His 2019 retrospective analysis of pulmonary complications across 2,208 patients demonstrates his capacity for large-scale clinical research. With a consistently cited body of work exceeding 300 total citations, Kim represents a vital voice in optimizing perioperative safety for urological surgery patients.
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