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Nak Woo Lee is a gynecologic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, oncologic outcomes, and surgical education. Based at Korea University Anam Hospital, Lee has made significant contributions to understanding how surgical technique and experience shape outcomes in gynecologic malignancies, particularly cervical and endometrial cancers. Lee's most influential research addresses the critical question of learning curves in minimally invasive radical hysterectomy and sentinel lymph node mapping — work that has garnered over 40 and 35 citations respectively. At a time when the oncologic safety of minimally invasive approaches for cervical cancer came under intense scrutiny, Lee's 2020 study provided nuanced evidence that surgeon experience profoundly influences outcomes, offering important guidance for training programs worldwide. His comparative analysis of laparoscopic versus robotic radical hysterectomy from a single-surgeon perspective further clarified the practical tradeoffs clinicians face. Beyond oncology, Lee's 2014 investigation into vaginal cuff dehiscence risk factors — drawing on over 600 patients and accumulating 38 citations — remains a valued reference for surgeons evaluating postoperative complications. His more recent work exploring articulating instrument platforms like ArtiSential reflects a sustained commitment to advancing safer, more effective gynecologic surgery through rigorous prospective evaluation.