Ji Yeong An
Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, Samsung Medical Center
Papers
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Total Citations
677
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About
Dr. Ji Yeong An is a pioneering gastric surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption of minimally invasive techniques for gastric cancer treatment. Her work focuses on comparing robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy, with a particular emphasis on surgical safety, patient outcomes, and the learning curve for these advanced procedures. Her landmark 2015 multicenter prospective study, cited over 300 times, provided critical evidence comparing robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma, establishing benchmarks for short-term outcomes and financial costs. Dr. An’s 2012 study on major complications after open, laparoscopic, and robotic gastrectomy, with 151 citations, remains a foundational reference for understanding surgical risks. She has also demonstrated the feasibility of robotic gastrectomy in elderly patients and shown that surgeons can successfully adopt robotic techniques without extensive laparoscopic experience—a finding that has broadened access to robotic surgery. Her work on postoperative quality of life and remnant gastric cancer further underscores her commitment to patient-centered outcomes. Through her rigorous comparative studies, Dr. An has provided the evidence base that guides surgical decision-making in gastric cancer care worldwide.
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