Il Yong Chung
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About
Il Yong Chung is a pioneering breast surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in oncologic breast surgery, particularly through robotic-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). His major contributions center on optimizing surgical outcomes by evaluating the safety, efficacy, and technical refinements of the Da Vinci single-port (SP) system. In his most cited work (2025, 15 citations), Chung demonstrated the safety and performance of the SP robot in NSM with immediate reconstruction, analyzing a cohort of 60 women. He further challenged conventional practices by investigating tumescent-free robotic NSM (2024, 4 citations), showing that avoiding tumescent injection may reduce the risk of skin flap and nipple-areolar complex necrosis. His comparative study (2025, 2 citations) directly contrasted single-port robot-assisted NSM with conventional approaches, highlighting improved postoperative outcomes. Additionally, his work on tumor-to-nipple distance (2025, 1 citation) provides critical guidance for patient selection in robotic NSM. With a cumulative impact of over 20 citations across these key papers, Chung is establishing himself as a leader in robotic breast surgery, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in oncoplastic reconstruction while prioritizing patient safety and aesthetic results.
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