Sung-Soo Hong
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Sung-Soo Hong is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for gastric cancer treatment, particularly through robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy. His major contribution lies in rigorously evaluating whether robotic gastrectomy can surpass laparoscopic gastrectomy as surgeons gain long-term experience. In his landmark 2016 study, "Can Robotic Gastrectomy Surpass Laparoscopic Gastrectomy by Acquiring Long-Term Experience? A Propensity Score Analysis of a 7-Year Experience at a Single Institution," Hong analyzed a seven-year institutional experience to demonstrate that robotic distal gastrectomy (RDG) achieves superior outcomes after operators master the learning curve. This work, cited 24 times, provides critical evidence for the adoption of robotic surgery in gastric cancer management. Hong’s research has significant impact, guiding surgical practice and training by showing that robotic techniques can outperform traditional laparoscopy with sustained expertise. His findings underscore the importance of long-term skill acquisition in robotic surgery, making him a key figure in the evolution of gastric cancer treatment.
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