Dae Ro Lim

Yonsei University, Royal Columbian Hospital

Papers

8

Total Citations

370

H-Index

6

About

Dae Ro Lim is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive oncologic surgery, particularly through rigorous comparative studies of robotic and laparoscopic techniques. His most impactful work focuses on the long-term oncological outcomes of robotic total mesorectal excision for mid-low rectal cancer, demonstrating that robotic surgery can achieve comparable—and in some cases superior—oncologic results to laparoscopic approaches, especially following neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy. With several landmark papers accumulating over 90, 79, and 78 citations respectively, Lim’s comparative studies have provided critical evidence supporting the broader adoption of robotic colorectal surgery. Beyond comparative effectiveness, he has contributed to surgical safety and innovation, including novel techniques for sphincter preservation such as robotic hemi-levator excision, and practical guidance on preventing complications like perineal hernia and trocar site hernia. His work on colon stricture after ischemia has also informed postoperative management. Through these contributions, Lim has helped shape evidence-based practice in robotic colorectal oncology, offering surgeons and patients clearer benchmarks for surgical decision-making.

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H-Index
8
Papers
370
Total Citations
46
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic versus laparoscopic anterior resection of sigmoid colon cancer: comparative study of long-term oncologic outcomes
90 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 16
🏛 Institutions: Yonsei University, Royal Columbian Hospital

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