Young Jae Cho

About

Young Jae Cho is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology and ergonomics, with a particular focus on robotic approaches to hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) cancers. His most impactful research addresses the oncologic safety of robotic extended cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer (13 citations), establishing critical benchmarks for minimally invasive oncologic surgery. Cho’s work on surgical ergonomics—highlighted in his 2024 review (7 citations)—has been instrumental in documenting and mitigating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among HBP surgeons, advocating for improved surgical postures across open, laparoscopic, and robotic modalities to enhance career longevity and performance. More recently, his 2025 study evaluating robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy after neoadjuvant treatment (2 citations) demonstrates the feasibility of robotic platforms in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, broadening surgical indications for patients with historically poor prognoses. Through these contributions, Cho is shaping the future of HBP surgery by advancing both the technical frontiers of robotic oncology and the human factors that sustain surgical excellence.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Oncologic safety of robotic extended cholecystectomy for gallbladder cancer

   13 citations · 2023
2. 2
   A review of ergonomic positions to improve musculoskeletal distress in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgeons according to open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries

   7 citations · 2024
3. 3
   Evaluation of feasibility and clinical outcomes of robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy after neoadjuvant treatment for patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study

   2 citations · 2025

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links