Yu Seun Kim
Papers
11
Total Citations
274
H-Index
9
About
Yu Seun Kim is a pioneering neurosurgeon and spinal surgery researcher whose career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of minimally invasive and robotic surgical innovation. Working at the intersection of robotics, spinal surgery, and emerging technologies, Kim has made landmark contributions to the clinical application of robotic systems in complex procedures that were once considered high-risk or technically prohibitive. Among his most celebrated achievements, Kim was an early adopter of the da Vinci Surgical System for spinal applications, demonstrating its feasibility for anterior lumbar interbody fusion, paraspinal schwannoma resection, and transoral odontoidectomy through both cadaveric studies and live animal models — work that collectively drew over 150 citations and helped establish the scientific foundation for robotic spine surgery. His series on robotic resection of presacral tumors further highlighted the safety advantages over conventional open approaches. In recent years, Kim has expanded his focus toward artificial intelligence in neurosurgery and next-generation robotic guidance systems, including a multicenter study validating three-dimensional pedicle screw accuracy. His 2022 paper on AI applications in neurosurgery signals his commitment to shaping the field's technological future. Kim's body of work represents a career spent transforming experimental robotics into clinically viable, patient-centered solutions.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted Resection of Paraspinal Schwannoma56 citations · 2010
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- 4Robotic Resection of Huge Presacral Tumors34 citations · 2013
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- 10Current and Future of Spinal Robot Surgery7 citations · 2010