Seung Choul Yang
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5
Total Citations
108
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About
Dr. Seung Choul Yang is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced minimally invasive surgical approaches in South Korea. His research centers on laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques for treating urologic cancers, particularly prostate and renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Yang’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of LESS for diverse urologic diseases, as documented in his highly cited study of 171 consecutive cases (58 citations). He was also a trailblazer in introducing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (rLRP) to Korea, performing the nation’s first procedures and systematically comparing outcomes to open surgery. His landmark 5-year propensity-score matched analysis (19 citations) provided critical evidence that rLRP offers comparable oncological outcomes to open radical prostatectomy in Korean patients. Beyond clinical technique, Dr. Yang has addressed healthcare economics, evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various nephrectomy approaches. With over 100 cumulative citations, his work has shaped modern urologic practice, establishing benchmarks for minimally invasive surgery in Asia and improving patient recovery and outcomes.
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- 3Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Four Cases14 citations · 2007
- 4Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy11 citations · 2006
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