Sarang Hong
Papers
2
Total Citations
66
H-Index
2
About
Dr. Sarang Hong is a pioneering hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex pancreatic and biliary malignancies. His work centers on comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications, and refine surgical decision-making. Dr. Hong’s most influential study, a single-surgeon analysis of 228 consecutive cases, demonstrated the safety and efficacy of robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for left-sided pancreatic tumors, accumulating 61 citations and establishing benchmarks for minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. He further contributed to the field with an inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis comparing minimally invasive and open pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal bile duct cancer, providing robust evidence on perioperative outcomes. Dr. Hong’s research has been instrumental in validating robotic platforms for complex resections, offering critical insights into patient selection and surgical technique. His work is widely cited by surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize minimally invasive approaches, and his single-surgeon series remains a landmark reference in the evolution of pancreatic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2