Cheong Soo Park
Yonsei University, Yonsei University Health System, University Health System
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12
Total Citations
1,367
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About
Cheong Soo Park is a pioneering figure in thyroid surgery, renowned for revolutionizing the field through the application of robotic technology. His key research areas center on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted thyroidectomy, particularly for thyroid malignancies. Park’s major contributions include developing and refining the gasless transaxillary approach for robotic thyroid surgery, a technique that eliminates visible neck scars and improves patient recovery. His landmark study on the first 100 patients undergoing robot-assisted endoscopic surgery for thyroid cancer (386 citations) established the safety and feasibility of this approach, while his subsequent work on robotic modified radical neck dissection (190 citations) expanded its application to lateral neck node metastases. With a vast clinical experience, including a study of 3,000 patients (111 citations), Park demonstrated the low complication rates and excellent outcomes of robotic thyroidectomy. His comparative studies consistently showed superior cosmetic results and comparable oncologic safety to open surgery, as evidenced by his work on patient body image (76 citations). Park’s visionary contributions have made him a global leader in robotic thyroid surgery, shaping modern surgical practice and inspiring a generation of surgeons.
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- 4Excellence in Robotic Thyroid Surgery120 citations · 2011
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