Shang Weon Pak
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Shang Weon Pak is a rising authority in robotic urologic surgery, with a focused expertise in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management and functional outcomes. His most impactful work, a 2024 comparative analysis of urethral-sparing versus trans-vesical robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP), has already garnered 7 citations, signaling its rapid influence on surgical practice. Dr. Pak’s major contribution lies in pioneering the urethral-sparing RASP technique, a novel approach designed to preserve antegrade ejaculation—a critical quality-of-life concern for sexually active men—without compromising urinary symptom relief. By systematically comparing perioperative safety, postoperative recovery, and ejaculatory function between the traditional trans-vesical method and his innovative urethral-sparing variant, he has provided the first rigorous evidence that functional preservation is achievable in robotic prostatectomy for large glands. This work directly addresses a long-standing gap in BPH surgery, where effective tissue removal often came at the cost of sexual function. Dr. Pak’s research is already shaping clinical decision-making, offering urologists a validated, patient-centered alternative. His commitment to marrying technical innovation with meaningful patient outcomes marks him as a key contributor to the evolution of functional urology.
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