Sunmin Lee
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Dr. Sunmin Lee is a distinguished urologic oncology researcher whose work focuses on the clinical implications of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in prostate cancer management. Her research critically examines how surgical techniques—particularly robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy—influence intraoperative CTC dynamics, challenging assumptions about tumor cell dissemination during minimally invasive procedures. In her landmark 2015 study, which has garnered 16 citations, Dr. Lee demonstrated that robotic-assisted surgery does not significantly increase intraoperative CTC levels compared to open approaches, providing crucial evidence that robotic techniques do not compromise oncologic safety through enhanced tumor cell shedding. This work has helped refine surgical decision-making and patient counseling in prostate cancer care. Beyond this key contribution, Dr. Lee's broader research portfolio explores the biological and clinical significance of CTCs in localized prostate cancer, addressing the controversial role of these cells in disease progression and recurrence. Her findings have implications for surgical technique selection, intraoperative monitoring, and the development of personalized treatment strategies. Dr. Lee's scholarship continues to advance our understanding of tumor biology during surgical intervention, bridging the gap between laboratory science and clinical practice in urologic oncology.
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