See‐Ming Hou

Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Dr. See-Ming Hou is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic-assisted pelvic surgery, particularly in Hong Kong’s public healthcare system. His research centers on refining surgical techniques for prostate and bladder cancer, with a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Hou’s landmark study, “Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Hong Kong: A Review of 235 Cases” (2011, 22 citations), established a foundational benchmark for robotic prostate surgery in the region, demonstrating its feasibility and safety. He is perhaps best known for developing the innovative “side-docking technique,” detailed in two seminal papers (2013, 13 citations; 2015, 4 citations), which repositions the surgical robot to the patient’s side—a modification that enhances surgical access and workflow during pelvic procedures. This technique has been adopted to improve efficiency in radical cystectomy. More recently, Dr. Hou has pushed boundaries with total robotic augmentation gastrocystoplasty (2020, 4 citations), a novel solution for ketamine-induced bladder damage in patients unfit for traditional bowel reconstruction. His work not only showcases technical ingenuity but also directly addresses complex clinical challenges, cementing his reputation as a leader in robotic urology.