Gheeyoung Choe

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Dr. Gheeyoung Choe is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on refining robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) to improve oncologic and functional outcomes for prostate cancer patients. His work has significantly advanced surgical techniques, particularly in addressing critical challenges like positive surgical margins and post-operative urinary continence. In his highly cited 2013 study, Dr. Choe pioneered the quantification of median lobe protrusion, demonstrating its direct impact on base surgical margin status—a key predictor of cancer recurrence. This work, with 15 citations, provides surgeons with a reproducible metric to guide intraoperative decision-making. His equally influential 2012 investigation introduced a novel posterior reconstruction technique during RALP, showing in a comparative study of 116 patients that this approach significantly accelerates continence recovery. With 11 citations, this paper has shaped modern reconstructive practices. Dr. Choe’s contributions bridge the gap between meticulous anatomical understanding and practical surgical innovation, offering evidence-based solutions that directly enhance patient quality of life. His research remains essential reading for urologic trainees and established surgeons seeking to optimize outcomes in minimally invasive prostate surgery.