Jong Lyul Lee
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About
Jong Lyul Lee is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic surgery for colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on sphincter preservation in lower rectal cancer. His most influential contribution — a 2017 paper with 73 citations — established interpretative guidelines for indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging during robot-assisted sphincter-saving procedures, filling a critical gap in clinical practice that had persisted for over two decades since ICG angiography was first introduced. This work has become an essential reference for surgeons navigating intraoperative perfusion assessment. Lee has also made significant strides in refining intersphincteric resection (ISR) techniques, producing a body of work that rigorously evaluates the oncological and functional trade-offs of varying degrees of sphincter resection. His comparative studies on robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy and abdominoperineal resection further demonstrate his commitment to evidence-based surgical innovation. More recently, he has contributed to emerging debates around next-generation robotic platforms, comparing da Vinci SP and Xi systems across multiple centers. Collectively, his publications — totaling over 245 citations — reflect a career dedicated to improving both cancer control and quality of life for patients with rectal disease.
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