Sung Bum Cho

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Dr. Sung Bum Cho is a leading radiologist whose work has profoundly shaped the preoperative imaging and surgical planning for prostate cancer treatment. His primary research focuses on the detailed vascular and anatomical mapping of the pelvic region, with a specific emphasis on improving functional outcomes after radical prostatectomy. Dr. Cho’s most impactful contributions center on the accessory pudendal artery (APA), a critical vessel for preserving postoperative sexual function. Through pioneering studies using multidetector-row CT angiography (33 citations) and contrast-enhanced MR angiography (17 citations), he established the gold standard for detecting and localizing these arteries, providing surgeons with a roadmap to avoid iatrogenic injury. Further demonstrating his clinical foresight, Dr. Cho also identified preoperative CT findings that predict subclinical hernias, enabling proactive management to prevent postoperative inguinal hernia after robot-assisted surgery (11 citations). By translating complex imaging data into actionable surgical insights, Dr. Cho has directly enhanced the safety and quality of life for thousands of prostate cancer patients, cementing his reputation as a vital bridge between radiology and urologic oncology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The Incidence and Anatomy of Accessory Pudendal Arteries as Depicted on Multidetector-Row CT Angiography: Clinical Implications of Preoperative Evaluation for Laparoscopic and Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

   33 citations · 2009
2. 2
   Preoperative Detection and Localization of Accessory Pudendal Artery with Contrast-enhanced MR Angiography

   17 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Preoperative CT findings of subclinical hernia can predict for postoperative inguinal hernia following robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

   11 citations · 2017

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