Papers

22

Total Citations

220

H-Index

8

About

Sung-Hoo Hong is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic urologic oncology. Based in South Korea, Hong has made significant contributions to the understanding and refinement of robot-assisted surgical techniques across a broad spectrum of urological conditions, including kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer. His highly cited 2015 multicenter matched-pair study comparing robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy advanced the evidence base for renal function preservation, while his involvement in the large-scale KORARC database — encompassing 730 patients across 12 centers — helped define oncological benchmarks such as the pentafecta following robot-assisted radical cystectomy. Hong has been a pioneer in single-port robotic surgery, authoring early-experience reports on retroperitoneal nephroureterectomy and partial nephrectomy that are shaping next-generation surgical practice. His multi-institutional Korean studies on prostatectomy outcomes and analgesic strategies reflect a commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care. With cumulative citations surpassing 175 across his most prominent works, Hong's research continues to meaningfully influence surgical decision-making and oncological standards in robotic urology worldwide.

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H-Index
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Papers
220
Total Citations
10
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Perioperative and long-term renal functional outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a multicenter matched-pair comparison
43 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (7 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 97
🏛 Institutions: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, St. Mary's Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital

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