Papers

6

Total Citations

113

H-Index

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About

Sung Ku Kang is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgery. His research has focused primarily on advancing single-port robotic surgical techniques, particularly pyeloplasty and ureteral reconstruction, with a strong emphasis on pediatric urology. Kang has been a pioneer in adopting the da Vinci SP® surgical system, contributing some of the earliest clinical experiences documenting its feasibility and safety in complex reconstructive procedures. His 2019 paper on single-site robot-assisted pyeloplasty garnered 32 citations, while his comparative analysis of single-port versus multi-port approaches in pediatric patients has similarly shaped clinical understanding of these evolving techniques. Beyond reconstructive surgery, Kang has investigated ureteropelvic junction obstructions in patients with horseshoe kidney and explored the potential survival benefits of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Collectively accumulating over 110 citations, his body of work reflects a sustained commitment to refining surgical precision, improving cosmetic outcomes, and expanding minimally invasive options for both pediatric and adult patients navigating complex urological conditions.

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H-Index
6
Papers
113
Total Citations
19
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Pure single-site robot-assisted pyeloplasty with the da Vinci SP surgical system: Initial experience
32 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: Yonsei University, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital

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