Papers
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Total Citations
1,530
H-Index
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About
Se Jin Baek is a colorectal surgeon and clinical researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding and adoption of robotic surgery for rectal cancer. Specializing in minimally invasive colorectal oncology, Baek has dedicated his career to rigorously comparing robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, generating some of the most cited evidence in the field. His landmark 2014 study on long-term oncologic outcomes of robotic low anterior resection (244 citations) established critical benchmarks for robotic surgery's efficacy, while his 2017 propensity score-matched analysis (129 citations) demonstrated that robotic resection may confer a survival advantage over laparoscopic approaches. Beyond oncologic outcomes, Baek has addressed practical considerations including cost-effectiveness, publishing a widely referenced economic analysis from a Korean institution (169 citations). His work on intersphincteric resection reflects a particular commitment to anus-preserving techniques in low rectal cancer, pushing the boundaries of sphincter salvage surgery. Notably, he has also contributed to surgical education, demonstrating through a prospective trial that virtual reality simulation improves da Vinci robotic performance. With cumulative citations exceeding 1,200, Baek's research portfolio represents a comprehensive and influential body of evidence shaping modern rectal cancer surgery.
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- 1Long-term Oncologic Outcomes of Robotic Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer244 citations · 2014
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- 9Virtual Reality Training Improves da Vinci Performance: A Prospective Trial53 citations · 2013
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