Seung Yeon Ko
Papers
6
Total Citations
28
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About
Dr. Seung Yeon Ko is a pioneering surgeon advancing minimally invasive endocrine and breast surgery, with a focus on robotic and endoscopic techniques. Her major contributions center on developing the gas-insufflation one-step single-port transaxillary (GOSTA) approach for robotic thyroidectomy, a method that reduces invasiveness while maintaining oncologic safety. She has also compared robotic and laparoscopic adrenalectomies, demonstrating the advantages of robotic platforms in perioperative outcomes. In breast surgery, Dr. Ko has shown that endoscopic mastectomy is a cost-effective, time-efficient alternative to robotic mastectomy, with comparable oncologic and safety outcomes. Her work on the intraoperative use of drain lines for smoke suction during GOSTA robotic thyroidectomy further refines surgical ergonomics and patient safety. With over 28 citations across her most cited papers, Dr. Ko’s research is shaping the future of scarless, minimally invasive surgery. Her comparative studies of the da Vinci SP and Xi systems for adrenalectomy highlight her commitment to optimizing surgical technology. Dr. Ko’s innovative GOSTA approach and rigorous outcome analyses position her as a leader in the transition toward single-port, gas-insufflation techniques in endocrine and breast surgery.
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