Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Seung Ho Song is a surgical oncologist whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic techniques for rectal and colon cancer. His research has made landmark contributions to understanding the comparative merits of robotic versus laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME), most notably through a landmark randomized controlled trial published in 2023 that has already garnered 150 citations — a testament to its immediate clinical relevance. Song has been a pioneering voice in the development and evaluation of single-port robotic surgery, introducing novel techniques for rectal resection, intersphincteric resection, and right hemicolectomy that push the boundaries of what is achievable through a single incision. His investigations into lateral pelvic lymph node dissection — including a meticulous analysis of the learning curve across 100 consecutive patients — have provided surgeons with practical, evidence-based guidance on mastering one of colorectal surgery's most technically demanding procedures. Collectively accumulating over 300 citations, Song's body of work reflects a consistent commitment to improving surgical precision, patient safety, and long-term oncological outcomes in colorectal cancer care.
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- 1Comparison of Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancers150 citations · 2023
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