CK Lam
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Dr. C.K. Lam is a distinguished urological surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through the comparative evaluation of robotic-assisted techniques. His landmark study, "Short-term outcome of patients with robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy," published in 2010, provided critical early evidence from a Hong Kong teaching hospital demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic surgery for localized prostate carcinoma. This work, which has accumulated 20 citations, helped establish the foundation for minimally invasive approaches in the region. Dr. Lam's major contributions lie in systematically comparing surgical outcomes, including operative time, blood loss, and complication rates, between robotic and open procedures. His research has been instrumental in guiding clinical decision-making and demonstrating that robot-assisted radical prostatectomy offers comparable oncologic control with potential benefits in recovery. As a pioneer in robotic urological surgery, Dr. Lam continues to influence the adoption of advanced surgical technologies, shaping best practices for prostate cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based surgical innovation.
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