Gyung Tak Sung
Cleveland Clinic, Dong-A University, Dong-A University Hospital
Papers
14
Total Citations
935
H-Index
10
About
Dr. Gyung Tak Sung is a pioneering figure in robotic urologic surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive procedures. His research focuses on the application of robotic technology to complex urological oncology and reconstructive surgery, with landmark contributions in robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, nephrectomy, and adrenalectomy. Dr. Sung was among the first to demonstrate the feasibility of robotic telepresent technology, as evidenced by his highly cited 2001 comparative study of the da Vinci and Zeus systems (360 citations) and his 1999 pilot study on robotic pyeloplasty (176 citations). His work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible, from early animal model studies on remote nephrectomy (120 citations) to multi-institutional investigations on robot-assisted radical cystectomy. Beyond surgical technique, Dr. Sung has made significant contributions to improving patient quality of life, notably through his research on bladder neck preservation and posterior urethral reconstruction to enhance urinary continence after prostatectomy, as well as long-term studies on tadalafil for erectile dysfunction following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. With over 900 total citations across his most influential works, Dr. Sung’s legacy is that of a true innovator who helped establish the standard of care in robotic urologic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic laparoscopic surgery: a comparison of the da Vinci and Zeus systems360 citations · 2001
- 2Robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty: a pilot study176 citations · 1999
- 3Robotic-assisted laparoscopic adrenalectomy131 citations · 2002
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- 8Robotic renal and adrenal surgery19 citations · 2003
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