Professional Experience
- Current Position: Endocrinologist, Department of Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital
- First Robotic Oral Thyroidectomy: Developed and performed the world’s first in 2014
- Fellowship & Memberships began: Active in societies like American Thyroid Association since 2015
Academic Contributions
- Serves as Professor of Surgery at Korea University College of Medicine
- Researches robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomy with emphasis on nerve monitoring
- Presented at international surgical conferences on thyroid and adrenal surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Thyroid Cancer: Robotic and endoscopic removal techniques with nerve preservation
- Adrenal Tumors: Minimally invasive adrenalectomy procedures
- Scarless Surgery: Transoral robotic oral thyroidectomy for optimal cosmetic results
Publications and Research
Dr. Kim has published extensively on minimally invasive endocrine surgery:
He reported promising outcomes for transoral robotic thyroidectomy in the Gland Surgery journal in 2016.
He contributed to research on safety and efficacy of robotic adrenalectomy on over 122 patients at Anam Hospital.
He co-authored multiple studies on intraoperative neural monitoring in thyroid surgery.
Patient Care Philosophy
- Emphasizes nerve preservation and cosmetic outcomes in endocrine surgery
- Advocates for patient education through clear communication of surgical options
- International patients benefit from a pioneering robotic approach and cultural sensitivity
Professional Affiliations
- Member, American Thyroid Association since 2015
- Fellow, International Society of Neuro Monitoring Research since 2011
- Member, Korean Society of Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons since 2008
- Member, Korean Society of Surgical Oncology since 2008
- Member, Asia Oceania Thyroid Association since 2008
FAQs
- Is Dr. Kim Hoon‑yub board-certified?
- Yes. He is certified in South Korea and holds membership in several endocrine and surgical societies.
- What types of procedures does he perform?
- He performs robotic and endoscopic thyroidectomy, adrenalectomy, and nerve-monitoring assisted endocrine surgery.
- Does he treat international patients?
- Yes. As part of Korea University Anam Hospital, he supports international patients with advanced robotic techniques and multilingual coordination.
- How long is the typical hospital stay?
- Recovery is often quicker with minimally invasive methods, generally 2–5 days depending on the procedure.
- What languages does he speak?
- Dr. Kim speaks Korean; English support is provided through the hospital’s international office.
- How many years of experience does he have?
- He has over 15 years of experience in endocrine surgery.
