Yong Mee Cho
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Yong Mee Cho is a leading urologic pathologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the understanding of prostate cancer outcomes and surgical pathology. Her work centers on the critical intersection of histopathology and surgical technique, particularly in evaluating how radical prostatectomy methods influence patient recovery and disease control. Cho’s most cited study, “Factors Determining Functional Outcomes After Radical Prostatectomy: Robot-Assisted Versus Retropubic” (2011, 146 citations), provided seminal evidence comparing robotic-assisted and open retropubic approaches, demonstrating that surgical approach itself is not the primary determinant of functional outcomes—rather, patient-specific factors and tumor characteristics play a more decisive role. This finding has guided clinical decision-making and informed patient counseling worldwide. Beyond this landmark paper, Cho has contributed extensively to the characterization of prostate cancer subtypes, including the identification of novel histologic variants and their prognostic significance. Her work has been instrumental in refining Gleason grading systems and establishing pathological predictors of biochemical recurrence. With a citation record reflecting sustained influence, Yong Mee Cho remains a pivotal figure in urologic pathology, bridging laboratory insights with tangible improvements in surgical oncology practice.
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