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About
Jong Kil Nam is a leading urologic oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for patients with bladder and prostate cancer, particularly through robot-assisted techniques. His major contributions center on refining robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) and radical prostatectomy to improve recovery, quality of life, and oncologic control. Nam’s work has demonstrated the impact of intraoperative fluid volume on postoperative ileus (24 citations) and established the oncological significance of achieving “pentafecta” outcomes after RARC (22 citations). He has also led landmark comparisons of intracorporeal versus extracorporeal urinary diversion, showing comparable oncologic results. His longitudinal study on health-related quality of life after radical prostatectomy (21 citations) provides critical data for treatment decision-making. As a key contributor to the multi-institutional KORARC database, Nam has analyzed predictors of complications, gender-related outcomes, and the influence of preoperative smoking on survival. His research has been widely cited, with several papers accumulating over 20 citations, reflecting its influence on clinical practice. Nam’s work continues to shape evidence-based guidelines for robot-assisted urologic surgery, directly benefiting patient care and surgical decision-making.
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