Papers
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Total Citations
142
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About
Dr. Yong Beom Cho is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic and transanal approaches. His major contributions include systematically evaluating and comparing the safety, efficacy, and learning curves of single-port robotic (SPR) surgery, transanal total mesorectal excision (TME), and robotic TME for mid-to-low rectal cancer. Notably, his 2018 case-matched analysis comparing transanal endoscopic and transabdominal robotic TME (25 citations) provides critical evidence on short-term postoperative and oncologic outcomes. Dr. Cho has also demonstrated the feasibility of SPR for complex procedures like abdominoperineal resection and right hemicolectomy, while his 2022 study on the learning curve for SPR rectal cancer surgery (20 citations) offers valuable guidance for surgical adoption. His work extends beyond oncology, as shown by his 2013 study on 3D collagen with umbilical cord serum for tympanic membrane regeneration (39 citations), highlighting his versatility. With over 130 cumulative citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Cho’s research is instrumental in shaping the future of robotic colorectal surgery, providing surgeons with evidence-based insights to optimize patient outcomes.
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- 3Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery20 citations · 2022
- 4Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted colectomy12 citations · 2022
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