Papers
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Total Citations
329
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About
Dr. Yoon Ah Park is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer. Her work centers on optimizing surgical techniques—from single-port and transanal approaches to fully robotic procedures—to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Park’s landmark 2009 study on totally robotic surgery for rectal cancer (111 citations) established a comprehensive framework for treating the entire colon in a single setup, a contribution that has influenced surgical practice worldwide. She has systematically compared open, laparoscopic, and robotic methods for right-sided colon cancer (50 citations), demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic approaches. Her investigations into risk factors for complications after robotic rectal surgery (32 citations) have helped refine patient selection and perioperative care. Notably, Dr. Park has shown that surgeons can transition directly from open to robotic rectal surgery without prior laparoscopic experience (38 citations), a finding that broadens access to advanced techniques. Her recent work on single-port robotic colectomy and learning curves (20 and 12 citations) continues to push the boundaries of innovation, making her a leading voice in the evolution of colorectal cancer surgery.
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- 6Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery20 citations · 2022
- 7Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted colectomy12 citations · 2022
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