Young-Eun Roh
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Dr. Young-Eun Roh is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of rectal cancer, particularly through the comparative evaluation of robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Her most impactful work, a landmark 2017 study with 129 citations, provided critical long-term survival data demonstrating that robotic resection offers a significant prognostic advantage over laparoscopic resection in rectal cancer patients. Using rigorous propensity score matching to eliminate selection bias, Dr. Roh’s research showed that robotic total mesorectal excision not only achieves comparable short-term outcomes but also yields superior long-term oncologic results, challenging existing surgical paradigms. This contribution has been instrumental in guiding clinical decision-making and accelerating the adoption of robotic surgery for rectal cancer worldwide. By addressing the critical gap in long-term survival analysis, Dr. Roh has established herself as a key authority in minimally invasive colorectal oncology, directly influencing surgical practice and improving patient outcomes in one of the most challenging areas of gastrointestinal surgery.
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