Sang‐Uk Han

Ajou University, Ajou University Hospital

Papers

17

Total Citations

1,039

H-Index

13

About

Dr. Sang‐Uk Han is a leading figure in the field of minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery, with a research focus centered on the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy. His most impactful work includes a landmark multicenter prospective study (316 citations) that rigorously compared short-term outcomes and costs of these two approaches. Dr. Han has made seminal contributions to understanding the surgical learning curve, notably defining complication-based benchmarks for robotic gastrectomy (131 citations) and demonstrating how long-term experience can optimize outcomes. He has also pioneered technical innovations, such as robot-sewn anastomosis and real-time vessel navigation using indocyanine green fluorescence, enhancing surgical precision. With over 960 total citations, his research provides critical evidence on both the feasibility and long-term survival benefits of robotic surgery, helping to guide clinical decision-making and training standards in gastric cancer treatment.

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Key Achievements

13
H-Index
17
Papers
1,039
Total Citations
61
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Multicenter Prospective Comparative Study of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Adenocarcinoma
316 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 45
🏛 Institutions: Ajou University, Ajou University Hospital

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