Joon Chae Na
Papers
10
Total Citations
189
H-Index
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About
Dr. Joon Chae Na is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping minimally invasive surgery for kidney, prostate, and bladder conditions. His primary research areas include robotic laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery, tissue-adhesive hydrogel sensors, and surgical learning curves. Dr. Na’s most impactful contribution is the development of an ultra-soft, highly stretchable hydrogel-based implantable sensor for monitoring overactive bladder, achieving a sensor modulus far lower than conventional devices—a breakthrough published in 2023 that has already garnered 43 citations. He has also been instrumental in advancing pure single-site robot-assisted procedures, including the first Korean experience with robotic ureter reconstruction using indocyanine green and successful robotic kidney transplantation performed by surgeons with no prior minimally invasive experience. His comparative studies of the da Vinci SP and Revo-i robotic systems, along with cumulative sum analyses of learning curves for donor nephrectomy, provide critical guidance for surgical training and technology adoption. With over 180 total citations across his top ten papers, Dr. Na’s work demonstrates a clear trajectory from technical feasibility studies to clinical implementation, establishing him as a leader in next-generation robotic urology.
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