Wooree Koh
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Dr. Wooree Koh is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive pelvic oncology. Her primary research focuses on refining surgical techniques for complex pelvic malignancies, particularly through the application of robotic surgery. Dr. Koh’s most notable contribution is her development of a standardized, step-by-step robotic approach for lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND), a notoriously challenging procedure. By defining clear surgical landmarks and a reproducible four-step protocol—beginning with the dissection of the uretero-hypogastric region—she has transformed LPND into a safer, more accessible technique. This work, detailed in her highly cited 2020 paper, has been instrumental in reducing operative complications and improving oncologic outcomes for patients with advanced rectal cancer. Her contributions have earned her recognition as a leading authority in robotic colorectal surgery, and her standardized method is now widely adopted in training programs worldwide, directly impacting surgical practice and patient care.
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