Hui-Kung Ting
National Defense Medical Center, Tri-Service General Hospital
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About
Hui-Kung Ting is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on the oncologic and surgical outcomes of robotic-assisted procedures for genitourinary cancers. Dr. Ting’s most cited work examines the long-term complications of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), revealing that the procedure may induce inguinal hernia within the first two years post-surgery—a finding with 23 citations that has informed postoperative surveillance protocols. In a more recent study, Dr. Ting compared robot-assisted versus hand-assisted nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, specifically analyzing perioperative circulating tumor cells (CTCs). This work, though early in its citation impact, pioneers the integration of liquid biopsy into surgical decision-making, suggesting that robotic approaches may offer advantages in reducing CTC dissemination. By bridging robotic surgical technique with molecular oncology, Dr. Ting’s contributions advance both the safety and precision of minimally invasive urologic surgery. Their research is essential reading for surgeons and oncologists seeking to optimize cancer control while minimizing surgical morbidity.
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