

Academic Achievements
Advancing spinal surgery through research, education, and global collaboration.
Prolific Publication Record
Author of 32 peer-reviewed research papers in high-impact journals like Neurospine, European Spine Journal, and World Neurosurgery. 278 citations, h-index = 8, as of December 2025.
View ProfileTextbook Authorship
Contributed 8 book chapters to the field, including five foundational chapters for the latest international textbook, Essentials of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Academic Press, c2026).
Award-Winning Research
Recipient of the Best Research Presentation Award at the 2023 Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society Oncologic Meeting for my multi-center study on endoscopic treatments for spinal metastases.
Global Education
Active international lecturer and instructor, presenting novel techniques at major conferences including NASS International, Global Spine Congress, and SMISS-AP.
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