Jae Chul Koh
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About
Jae Chul Koh is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on the cardiovascular and analgesic challenges of robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. His work primarily investigates how surgical positioning—such as the steep Trendelenburg position and prolonged head-up tilt—combined with pneumoperitoneum (carbon dioxide insufflation) affects ventricular repolarization, specifically the heart rate-corrected QT (QTc) and Tpeak–Tend intervals. Koh’s landmark 2016 study, with 14 citations, demonstrated that dexmedetomidine, a highly selective α2-receptor agonist, can modulate these changes, offering a safer anesthetic option for high-risk patients. He has also made significant contributions to postoperative pain management, notably through a 2020 retrospective study (8 citations) comparing oxycodone- and fentanyl-based patient-controlled analgesia. By establishing a 55:1 potency ratio of oxycodone to fentanyl, Koh provided critical guidance for managing visceral pain after robot-assisted gastrectomy. His observational work on prolonged pneumoperitoneum in the head-up position (3 citations) further underscores his commitment to cardiac safety during minimally invasive procedures. Koh’s research is essential for anesthesiologists and surgeons seeking to optimize patient outcomes in complex robotic surgeries.
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