Na Kyung Yu

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Dr. Na Kyung Yu is a pioneering surgeon-scientist advancing the field of gynecologic reconstructive surgery through the integration of fluorescence-guided imaging. Her research centers on enhancing the safety and precision of robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSCP), a procedure for pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Yu’s landmark 2024 study, cited 5 times, demonstrates the novel use of indocyanine green (ICG) and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) to intraoperatively navigate critical anatomical structures—the ureters, middle sacral artery, and superior hypogastric nerve. This work represents a significant contribution to reducing iatrogenic injury during complex pelvic surgery. By proving the feasibility and safety of this real-time visualization technique in 15 patients, she has laid the groundwork for a new standard in surgical navigation. Dr. Yu’s efforts directly address a major challenge in minimally invasive gynecology: avoiding damage to vital structures in a confined operative field. Her research not only improves patient outcomes but also empowers surgeons with a practical tool for enhanced anatomical awareness, marking her as an emerging leader in the application of fluorescence imaging to women’s health.