Papers
38
Total Citations
2,067
H-Index
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About
Gyu-Seog Choi is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose career has been defined by a singular focus: advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal and colorectal cancer. Working at the forefront of robotic-assisted surgery, Choi has produced a body of research that has fundamentally shaped how surgeons evaluate and adopt robotic platforms in colorectal oncology, accumulating over 1,300 citations across his most influential works alone. His contributions span both clinical outcomes and functional recovery. From his early comparative analyses of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches to low rectal cancer — among the first rigorous case-matched studies in the field — to landmark investigations of quality of life, urinary function, and sexual outcomes following total mesorectal excision (TME), Choi has consistently asked not just whether robotic surgery is feasible, but whether it meaningfully improves patients' lives. His 2023 randomized controlled trial on robotic versus laparoscopic TME represents the culmination of over a decade of inquiry into this question. Choi has also made notable contributions to surgical education, with his multidimensional learning curve analysis for robotic TME providing practical guidance for surgeons in training. Through prospective trials, propensity-matched studies, and novel operative techniques, he has helped establish the scientific foundation for modern robotic colorectal surgery.
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- 3Comparison of Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Surgery for Rectal Cancers150 citations · 2023
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