Papers
62
Total Citations
2,022
H-Index
28
About
Yoon Woo Koh is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose work has fundamentally shaped the landscape of robotic and minimally invasive surgery in head and neck cancer management. Specializing in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), robotic thyroidectomy, and robot-assisted neck dissection, Koh has been instrumental in validating and expanding the clinical applications of robotic technology across a range of complex surgical procedures. His most cited work, a landmark 2015 multi-institutional study on oncologic outcomes after TORS (304 citations), provided critical large-scale evidence for the efficacy of robotic approaches in treating head and neck cancers. Equally significant are his contributions to scarless surgical techniques, including the development and refinement of retroauricular and modified facelift approaches for neck dissection and thyroidectomy — innovations that minimize visible scarring while preserving oncologic rigor. With a portfolio spanning comparative outcome studies, feasibility assessments, and comprehensive technique overviews, Koh has accumulated nearly 750 citations across his top works alone, reflecting the broad influence of his research. His contributions have provided surgeons worldwide with evidence-based frameworks for adopting robotic platforms, ultimately improving both functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients with head and neck malignancies.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Oncologic Outcomes After Transoral Robotic Surgery304 citations · 2015
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5Overview of robotic thyroidectomy80 citations · 2017
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10