Kang Seok-ho

Specializzazione: Urologist
19 anni di esperienza
Lingue parlate:
Korean
Studio medico: Corea del Sud, Seul, Korea University Anam Hospital
Asia's first to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement, robotic expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy, and urinary tract diversion using robotic technology.
Dr. Kang Seok-ho is a urologist at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a pioneer in surgical technology across Asia. Dr. Kang was first in Asia to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement. He also introduced robotic urinary tract diversion techniques to the region. His work focuses on robotic oncology for bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers.
- Served as Head of the Robot Surgery Center at Korea University Anam Hospital.
- Was Chief of Genito-Urology at the Korean Urological Oncology Society.
- Completed surgical research at the University of Southern California Institute of Urology.
- Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and nephrectomy at a JCI-accredited facility.

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Formazione accademica

Prof. Kang Seok-ho is a urologist who performs robotic surgery. He was the first in Asia to perform robotic stereotactic bladder replacement and expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kang currently directs the Robot Surgery Center at Korea University Anam Hospital.

Robotic Surgery Achievements

Dr. Kang uses robotic techniques for urological cancers and conditions. He achieved several regional firsts using robotic technology. These milestones include performing Asia's first robotic stereotactic bladder replacement in 2007. He followed this in 2008 by performing the first robotic expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy in the region.

In 2011, he completed Asia's first urinary tract diversion performed entirely within the robot body. He also performs procedures including robotic da Vinci prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy. His work aims to improve surgical precision and patient recovery times.

2007 – Asia's first robotic stereotactic bladder replacement.
2008 – Asia's first robotic expandable pelvic lymphadenectomy.
2011 – Asia's first urinary tract diversion performed entirely within the robot body.

Professional Experience

2015–Present – Head of Robot Surgery Center, Korea University Anam Hospital.
2013–Present – Chief of Genito-Urology, Korea University Anam Hospital.
2013–Present – Director, The Korean Urological Oncology Society.
2011–2012 – Research Scholar, Institute of Urology, University of Southern California.

Education and Research

The specialist completed a research fellowship at the University of Southern California. This scholarship focused on urological techniques at the institute. Dr. Kang now applies these standards to treat bladder and prostate cancers.

Memberships

The Korean Urological Oncology Society