Hyuk‐Joon Lee
Seoul National University, New Generation University College
Papers
11
Total Citations
610
H-Index
9
About
Hyuk-Joon Lee is a pioneering gastric surgeon whose research has reshaped minimally invasive approaches to gastric cancer treatment. His work centers on three key areas: robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy, function-preserving surgery, and postoperative quality of life. Lee’s landmark 2015 multicenter prospective study comparing robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma, with 316 citations, provided critical evidence on short-term outcomes and costs, directly influencing surgical decision-making worldwide. He has been a leading advocate for pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (PPG), demonstrating through multiple studies—including a 2016 review with 76 citations—that this function-preserving technique reduces complications and improves quality of life for early gastric cancer patients. Lee’s 2014 propensity score matching analysis further validated robot-assisted PPG’s safety and efficacy. Beyond technique, he has explored surgeon skill development, notably showing that manual ambidexterity predicts robotic surgical proficiency. His work with the Korean Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study Group has been instrumental in advancing minimally invasive gastrectomy standards. With over 600 total citations and contributions spanning technical innovation, comparative effectiveness, and patient-centered outcomes, Lee remains a transformative figure in gastric cancer surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2Pylorus-Preserving Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer76 citations · 2016
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- 4Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer42 citations · 2013
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- 6Minimally invasive approaches for gastric cancer—Korean experience35 citations · 2012
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- 9Manual Ambidexterity Predicts Robotic Surgical Proficiency9 citations · 2015
- 10Function Preserving Gastrectomy and Quality of Life6 citations · 2025