Papers

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Total Citations

372

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About

Seung Wook Lee is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery. His most influential contribution, a 2011 multi-institutional analysis of 1,076 LESS urology cases — now cited over 277 times — helped establish the global evidence base for this emerging surgical approach, demonstrating its feasibility across diverse patient populations and institutional settings. Building on this foundation, Lee has systematically investigated the safety profile of LESS procedures, identifying key risk factors for complications and conversions in a 2012 multi-institutional study. His 2013 international collaboration examining LESS nephroureterectomy for upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma further expanded understanding of the technique's oncological applications. Lee has also contributed to robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, documenting important intraoperative equipment considerations that carry practical implications for surgical teams. Collectively, his research has shaped contemporary minimally invasive urology by providing large-scale, real-world data that helps clinicians and institutions refine patient selection, improve surgical safety, and optimize outcomes in a rapidly evolving field.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery in Urology: Worldwide Multi-institutional Analysis of 1076 Cases
277 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2011 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 65
🏛 Institutions: Hanyang University, Yonsei University, Sungkyunkwan University

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