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Total Citations
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About
Ga Won Yim is a gynecologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the application of robotic and minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic oncology. Based at a single institution in South Korea, Yim has been at the forefront of integrating robotic surgical systems into the treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic conditions, establishing foundational evidence for their safety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. Among Yim's most influential contributions is her early investigation into the learning curve of robot-assisted radical hysterectomy (62 citations), offering crucial guidance for surgeons adopting this technology. Her pioneering work on robotic single-port transumbilical hysterectomy (61 citations) demonstrated the viability of novel port configurations, pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive technique. Collectively, her comparative studies on robotic versus conventional laparoscopic approaches and her analyses of perioperative complications have helped define best practices across the field. More recently, Yim has engaged with pressing oncologic safety concerns, contributing to the multi-centre SOLUTION trial, which addresses tumor spillage risks in minimally invasive radical hysterectomy — a critical issue following landmark studies questioning laparoscopic outcomes. With over 275 cumulative citations, her body of work reflects a sustained commitment to refining surgical innovation while prioritizing patient safety.
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- 2Robotic single-port transumbilical total hysterectomy: a pilot study61 citations · 2011
- 3Robotic surgery in gynecologic cancer37 citations · 2011
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- 6Role of Robot-Assisted Surgery in Cervical Cancer19 citations · 2010
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