Hwancheol Son

New Generation University College, Seoul National University

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Hwancheol Son is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has centered on the diagnosis and surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition of growing clinical significance in aging populations. His 2010 paper, "Current Laser Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia," remains his most impactful contribution, accumulating 26 citations and providing a comprehensive review of laser-based surgical techniques at a time when minimally invasive urology was rapidly evolving. The work highlighted pivotal advances including robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and laser prostatectomy, helping to orient clinicians toward emerging technological options. A decade later, Son continued to shape the field with his 2020 paper on minimally invasive surgical trends for BPH, addressing the particular challenges of treating elderly patients in South Korea's rapidly aging society, including concerns around anesthesia risk and postoperative sexual function. Across his career, Son has demonstrated a sustained commitment to improving patient outcomes through the thoughtful application of innovative surgical technologies, making his research especially valuable to urologists, medical students, and health policy researchers navigating the evolving landscape of prostate care.