Ill Young Seo
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Total Citations
121
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About
Dr. Ill Young Seo is a leading figure in minimally invasive urologic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoendoscopic techniques for renal and upper tract disease. His work has been instrumental in advancing the field of robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN), where his early comparative studies demonstrated its feasibility and safety against conventional laparoscopic approaches, helping to establish RPN as a standard of care. Dr. Seo has also made significant contributions to the management of urolithiasis, co-authoring the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics (KSER) national recommendations on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, and leading a landmark large-database study on urinary stone composition in South Korea, which analyzed over 33,000 cases. His international multi-institutional study on laparoendoscopic single-site nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, involving 101 patients, further showcases his expertise in advanced, scar-reducing techniques. With a career spanning over a decade, his most cited works have collectively garnered over 120 citations, reflecting his lasting impact on clinical practice and surgical innovation in Korea and beyond.
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- 5Bilateral Robotic Single-Site Partial Nephrectomy17 citations · 2011
- 6Urologic robotic surgery in Korea: Past and present14 citations · 2015