Don Kyoung Choi

Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Samsung Medical Center

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Don Kyoung Choi is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for kidney and prostate cancers, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive techniques. His research addresses critical intraoperative factors that influence patient recovery and organ function. Choi’s most cited study, “Predictive factors of prolonged warm ischemic time (≥30 minutes) during partial nephrectomy under pneumoperitoneum” (2015, 12 citations), identifies independent predictors of extended warm ischemia time during laparoscopic and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy—a key variable in preserving renal function. This work provides actionable insights for surgeons aiming to stay within the established 30-minute safety threshold. Additionally, his paper “Surgical treatment for prostate cancer” (2015) examines treatment strategies in the context of rising prostate cancer incidence in the Republic of Korea, linked to demographic and dietary shifts. Though early in his citation trajectory, Choi’s contributions are clinically relevant, directly informing surgical decision-making in nephron-sparing and prostate cancer surgery. His research bridges the gap between technical surgical parameters and long-term patient outcomes, making him a valuable voice in the advancement of urologic oncology.