Shou‐Jen Kuo
Changhua Christian Hospital, Nanhua University, Breast Center
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About
Shou-Jen Kuo is a pioneering breast surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of minimally invasive breast cancer surgery. Specializing in robotic and endoscopic-assisted breast surgery, Kuo has been instrumental in developing and refining techniques for robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM) with immediate breast reconstruction — procedures that prioritize both oncological safety and cosmetic outcomes for patients. His most cited work, a 2018 study on robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy with gel implant reconstruction (111 citations), established foundational evidence for this innovative approach, while subsequent comparative studies against conventional and endoscopic techniques — each garnering over 70 citations — provided critical data on clinical outcomes, learning curves, medical costs, and patient-reported aesthetics. Kuo's rigorous analysis of the surgical learning curve across 39 consecutive procedures demonstrated his commitment to surgical education and reproducibility. His decade-long single-surgeon series published in 2021 offers a compelling longitudinal perspective on the evolution of minimal access breast surgery. With over 500 cumulative citations across his key publications, Kuo stands as a leading authority driving the adoption of robotic platforms in modern breast oncology.
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- 9Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy6 citations · 2019