Prof Ki Hyung Kim | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Ki Hyung Kim is a leading expert in gynecologic oncology and robotic surgery 🧬🤖. With an MD and Ph.D. from Pusan National University and a visiting professorship at Yale University 🌍🎓, he has authored over 200 scientific publications and led multiple cancer research projects 🔬📚. His research addresses ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and minimally invasive techniques. He holds a U.S. patent for an anti-cancer drug innovation 💊 and has published five medical textbooks. As an educator, innovator, and clinician, Prof. Kim advances women’s health through global research and medical excellence 👩‍⚕️🌟.

Prof Ki Hyung Kim, Pusan National University School of Medicine, South Korea

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🎓 Education 

Prof. Dr. Ki Hyung Kim earned his MD (1985–1991) and Ph.D. in Medicine (1999–2001) from Pusan National University School of Medicine 🎓⚕️. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pusan National University Hospital (1995–1999) 🏥👨‍⚕️. His academic career began as an Assistant Professor (2001), followed by promotion to Associate Professor (2005) and then Professor (2011–present) 📘🏅. Notably, he expanded his global expertise during his tenure as a Visiting Professor at Yale University School of Medicine (2006–2008) 🌍🔬. His educational journey reflects a lifelong commitment to women’s health and clinical excellence.

👩‍⚕️ Experience

Prof. Ki Hyung Kim has over three decades of medical and academic expertise in obstetrics, gynecology, and oncology 🩺🎓. After earning his MD (1991) and Ph.D. (2001) from Pusan National University, he completed a residency in OB-GYN and began his academic career as Assistant Professor (2001), rising to Associate Professor (2005) and then Full Professor (2011–present) at Pusan National University School of Medicine 🏥📚. His international profile was enriched through a Visiting Professorship at Yale University (2006–2008) 🌍🧬. Prof. Kim’s career reflects deep commitment to teaching, research, and clinical excellence in women’s health 👩‍⚕️🔬.

📖 Books 

Prof. Ki Hyung Kim has authored five influential medical textbooks focused on gynecology, endoscopic surgery, and chronic pelvic pain 📚🩺. His works include Chronic Pelvic Pain (2023) 📖, a detailed exploration of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and Gynecology (5th and 6th editions, 2015 & 2021) 🧬, widely used in medical education. Gynecologic Oncology (2020) 🎗️ covers clinical and surgical management of women’s cancers, while Endoscopic Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2018) 🤖 guides minimally invasive procedures. These books are essential references for clinicians, researchers, and students in advancing women’s healthcare knowledge and surgical practice globally 🌍📘.

🏆 Contributions 

Prof. Kim has led pioneering advancements in gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery 🧬🤖, notably in pelvic pain management and robotic techniques. His impactful research has earned Best Paper Awards 🏆 and national recognition. As an editorial board member of SCI(E) journals 📖🌐, he influences global scientific dialogue. Through active roles in medical societies 🩺👥, he drives clinical innovation and surgical training. His work has improved patient care outcomes 🏥💡 and expanded evidence in women’s health, especially through novel surgical approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration for endometriosis and gynecologic cancer treatment 🔍👩‍⚕️.

🔍 Research Focus

Prof. Kim’s research centers on gynecologic oncology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and the management of chronic pelvic pain disorders such as endometriosis and adenomyosis 🧬🤖🩺. His work explores clinical innovation in ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers, emphasizing laparoscopic and robotic techniques for safer, more effective treatment outcomes 🔍👩‍⚕️. He integrates clinical trials, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration to develop advanced protocols for diagnosis, prevention, and therapy 💉🔬. With a focus on personalized medicine, surgical precision, and improved patient recovery, Prof. Kim contributes extensively to global advancements in women’s reproductive health 🌍💡.

📚 Publications

Comparison of Surgical Outcomes Between Single-Site Laparoscopic Adenomyomectomy and Fundusectomy: Experience from a Single Center
Authors: Jeong, J.H.; Kim, Y.R.; Kim, B.R.; Lee, J.W.; Oh, S.Y.; Yun, J.H.; Han, M.S.; Song, Y.J.; Kim, K.H.
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine (2025)

Ribosomal Proteins Mediate Non-Canonical Regulation of Gut Inflammatory Signature by Crop Contaminant Deoxynivalenol
Authors: Kim, J.; Song, B.; Kim, K.H.; Moon, Y.
Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (2025)

Clinical Outcomes of Poly(ADP–Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors as Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Ovarian Cancer in the Southeastern Region of Korea
Authors: Ha, H.I.; Yoon, H.J.; Song, C.; Kim, E.T.; Suh, D.S.; Kim, K.H.; Na, Y.J.; Song, Y.J.
Journal: Current Oncology (2024)

Leveraging Xenobiotic-Responsive Cancer Stemness in Cell Line-Based Tumoroids for Evaluating Chemoresistance: A Proof-of-Concept Study on Environmental Susceptibility
Authors: Kim, K.H.; Lee, S.J.; Kim, J.; Moon, Y.
Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2024)

Pulmonary Cryptococcosis Masquerading as Lung Metastasis in Gynecologic Cancers: Two Case Reports
Authors: Lee, S.Y.; Song, Y.J.; Lee, G.; Yoon, H.J.; Choi, K.U.; Suh, D.S.; Kim, K.H.
Journal: Medicine (2023)

Preoperative Haematologic Markers for the Differentiation of Endometrial Cancer from Benign Endometrial Lesions in Postmenopausal Patients with Endometrial Masses
Authors: Song, Y.J.; Kim, H.G.; Yoon, H.J.; Choi, K.U.; Suh, D.S.; Kim, K.H.
Journal: Cancer Management and Research (2023)

The Discrepancy Between Preoperative Tumor Markers and Imaging Outcomes in Predicting Ovarian Malignancy
Authors: Shin, K.H.; Kim, H.H.; Yoon, H.J.; Kim, E.T.; Suh, D.S.; Kim, K.H.
Journal: Cancers (2022)

Prof Ki Hyung Kim | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award