So Yeon Kang

Catholic University of Korea, St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital

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Dr. So Yeon Kang is a leading figure in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques for uterine preservation. Her research primarily addresses the surgical management of adenomyosis and deep intramural myomas, conditions that pose significant challenges to fertility. Dr. Kang’s major contributions include pioneering the robot-assisted laparoscopic adenomyomectomy, a conservative procedure that overcomes the limitations of conventional laparoscopy by enabling precise adenomyoma removal and meticulous suturing of the myometrium. Her work has demonstrated the efficacy of robotic systems in preserving fertility for patients who might otherwise face hysterectomy. With her most-cited paper, "Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Adenomyomectomy for Patients Who Want to Preserve Fertility" (19 citations), and a comprehensive 10-year study on operative time variables for robotic myomectomy, Dr. Kang has provided critical insights into surgical efficiency and patient outcomes. Her cumulative research, based on a large single-operator cohort at a tertiary university hospital, has established her as a key authority in advancing robotic surgery for complex uterine pathologies, directly impacting clinical practice and fertility preservation strategies.