Joo Wan Seo
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67
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About
Joo Wan Seo is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted oncologic surgery. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical techniques for prostate and kidney cancers, with a particular emphasis on improving oncologic outcomes through precise lymph node dissection. Dr. Seo’s most impactful contribution is his seminal 2012 study on extended pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) for high-risk prostate cancer. This work, cited 56 times, established that including the internal iliac packet in PLND significantly improves lymph node yield and staging accuracy, directly influencing clinical guidelines for managing aggressive disease. In his earlier 2008 work on robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN), cited 11 times, Dr. Seo demonstrated how robotic systems overcome the technical challenges of tumor excision and intracorporeal suturing, paving the way for minimally invasive kidney-sparing surgery. His research has been instrumental in defining the standard of care for high-risk prostate cancer patients and expanding the role of robotics in complex urologic procedures. Dr. Seo’s contributions continue to shape surgical practice, offering patients better outcomes through less invasive approaches.
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- 2Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy11 citations · 2008