Seung Kook Sohn
Papers
7
Total Citations
738
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Seung Kook Sohn is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic rectal cancer surgery. His research focuses on the development, refinement, and clinical evaluation of minimally invasive robotic techniques for treating rectal cancer, particularly through robotic total mesorectal excision (TME). Dr. Sohn was among the first to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of performing low anterior resection using the da Vinci Surgical System, with his landmark 2009 prospective comparative study showing superior short-term outcomes for robotic versus laparoscopic approaches—a paper that has garnered over 450 citations. He introduced innovative methods such as a totally robotic setup from splenic flexure to pelvic floor and a four-arm robotic technique, significantly improving surgical precision and outcomes. Beyond technique, Dr. Sohn has contributed to postoperative care optimization, including a multicenter trial on prophylactic antibiotic duration. His work has been cited over 700 times, establishing him as a key figure in the transition toward robotic colorectal surgery and providing the evidence base that has guided surgeons worldwide in adopting these advanced technologies.
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- 3Robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer using four robotic arms94 citations · 2007
- 4Robotic total mesorectal excision for the treatment of rectal cancer34 citations · 2007
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