Jung‐Woo Shim
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About
Jung-Woo Shim is a clinical anesthesiologist and researcher whose work centers on postoperative pain management, regional anesthesia techniques, and perioperative care in minimally invasive robotic surgery. His research has made meaningful contributions to optimizing analgesia for patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) and partial nephrectomy, procedures that, despite their minimal invasiveness, frequently produce significant postoperative pain. Shim has systematically compared and refined analgesic strategies — including intrathecal morphine with bupivacaine, rectus sheath blocks, transversus abdominis plane blocks, and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia — generating evidence that guides clinical decision-making in robotic urological surgery. His investigations into multimodal analgesic bundles incorporating agents such as dexmedetomidine and ketorolac reflect a broader commitment to reducing opioid reliance while maintaining effective pain control. Notably, his work has extended into renal protection, exploring whether combining remote ischemic preconditioning with intrathecal analgesia can accelerate kidney function recovery after nephrectomy. With a growing body of publications accumulating over 80 citations and spanning prospective randomized controlled trials, observational cohorts, and retrospective studies, Shim's research offers practical, evidence-based guidance for anesthesiologists navigating the unique physiological challenges of robotic surgery, including steep Trendelenburg positioning and pneumoperitoneum-related hemodynamic changes.
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