Eun Jung Park
Papers
13
Total Citations
689
H-Index
10
About
Eun Jung Park is a surgical oncologist whose research has made significant contributions to the field of minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Park's most influential work centers on evaluating the oncologic outcomes, learning curves, and cost-effectiveness of robotic surgery compared to laparoscopic and open approaches for rectal cancer. Her 2014 study on long-term oncologic outcomes of robotic low anterior resection has accumulated 244 citations, establishing a critical evidence base for the adoption of robotic platforms in rectal cancer surgery. Notably, Park's trilogy of learning curve studies from 2014 collectively challenged assumptions about robotic surgery's accessibility, demonstrating through multidimensional analysis how surgeons progress through distinct phases of technical mastery. Her research extends beyond colorectal surgery to include minimally invasive liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma and the nuanced management of post-surgical complications such as anastomotic leakage. With over 670 cumulative citations, Park's body of work has meaningfully shaped how surgical teams around the world approach, evaluate, and implement robotic technology in oncologic surgery, making her an authoritative voice in advancing minimally invasive cancer care.
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Top Papers
- 1Long-term Oncologic Outcomes of Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer244 citations · 2014
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- 4Robotic Surgery for Colon and Rectal Cancer64 citations · 2016
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- 6Robotic Surgery for Rectal Cancer and Cost-Effectiveness36 citations · 2019
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