Papers
55
Total Citations
2,649
H-Index
28
About
Dr. Woo Jung Lee is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped minimally invasive oncology. His research centers on the application of robotic platforms—particularly the da Vinci system—to complex abdominal and pelvic cancers, with a focus on colorectal, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic malignancies. Dr. Lee’s landmark 2008 pilot randomized trial on robotic tumor-specific mesorectal excision for rectal cancer (303 citations) established a new standard for precision in colorectal surgery, demonstrating superior short-term outcomes. He further advanced the field through seminal studies on robotic spleen-preserving pancreatectomy (222 citations) and robotic liver resection (154 citations), proving that robotic assistance offers tangible clinical advantages over conventional laparoscopy. His work on transoral robotic surgery for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer (151 citations) expanded the technology’s reach into head and neck oncology, promoting organ preservation. With over 1,500 total citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Lee’s contributions have been instrumental in defining the “Yonsei criteria” for minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery and in championing robotic hepatectomy in Korea. His career exemplifies how surgical innovation can improve oncologic outcomes while reducing patient morbidity.
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- 3Robotic liver resection: technique and results of 30 consecutive procedures154 citations · 2012
- 4Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer151 citations · 2009
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- 8Early Experiences of Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Liver Resection103 citations · 2008
- 9Robotic hepatectomy: the Korean experience and perspective99 citations · 2017
- 10Robotic total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer using four robotic arms94 citations · 2007