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    Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer: a multicenter, propensity score matching analysis

    Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common emergency condition requiring surgery using laparoscopy or open repair of the perforated site. The aim of this study was to assess the role of laparoscopic surgery (LS...

    Chang Woo Kim, Jong Wan Kim, Sang Nam Yoon, Bo Young Oh, Byung Mo Kang in BMC Surgery (2022)

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    Clinical and oncologic outcomes of laparoscopic versus open surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer: a retrospective multicenter study

    Laparoscopic surgery is commonly used in elderly patients over 80 years old. The purpose of this study was to compare the perioperative and oncologic outcomes between laparoscopic surgery and open surgery in e...

    Il Tae Son, Jeong Yeon Kim, Min Jeong Kim in International Journal of Clinical Oncology (2021)

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    Quality of life and patient satisfaction after single- and multiport laparoscopic surgery in colon cancer: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (SIMPLE Trial)

    The clinical benefits of single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) in patients with colon cancer patients are unclear because only a few studies have reported on the quality of life (QoL) of such patients. This ...

    Byung Mo Kang, Yoon Suk Lee, Ji Hoon Kim, Hyung ** Kim in Surgical Endoscopy (2021)

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    Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic versus open surgery for repairing colonoscopic perforation: a multicenter study

    We conducted this study to compare the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic surgery (LS) vs. open surgery (OS) for repairing colonoscopic perforation, and to evaluate the possible predictors of complications.

    Jae Seok Lee, Jeong Yeon Kim, Byung Mo Kang, Sang Nam Yoon, Jun Ho Park in Surgery Today (2021)

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    Analysis of factors affecting reversal of Hartmann’s procedure and post-reversal complications

    Although Hartmann’s procedure (HP) is commonly used as emergency treatment for colorectal disease, the reversal of HP (HR) is infrequently performed. The aims were to evaluate the rate of HR and determine the ...

    Jae Hyun Kang, Byung Mo Kang, Sang Nam Yoon, Jeong Yeon Kim in Scientific Reports (2020)

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    Clinical outcomes of sigmoid volvulus and risk factors for its recurrence: a multicenter study in Korea

    Sigmoid volvulus is one of the leading causes of colonic obstruction. The aims of this study were to review the treatment characteristics and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with sigmoid volvulus over ...

    Eui Myung Kim, Byung Mo Kang, Byung Chun Kim in International Journal of Colorectal Disease (2020)

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    Safety and feasibility of laparoscopic surgery for appendiceal mucocele: a multicenter study

    Although laparoscopic appendectomy has been widely performed since 1987, concerns over potential spillage of mucus into the peritoneal cavity during laparoscopic manipulation have prevented the use of laparosc...

    Tae Kyu Kim, Jun Ho Park, Jeong Yeon Kim, Byung Chun Kim in Surgical Endoscopy (2018)

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    Single-port laparoscopic surgery in uncomplicated acute appendicitis: a randomized controlled trial

    Single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) is an alternative, minimally invasive surgical approach for managing appendicitis. The aim of this randomized trial was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SPLS in un...

    Byung Mo Kang, Sung Il Choi, Bum-Soo Kim, Suk-Hwan Lee in Surgical Endoscopy (2018)

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    Korean Society of Coloproctology (KSCP) trial of cONsolidation Chemotherapy for Locally advanced mid or low rectal cancer after neoadjUvant concurrent chemoraDiothErapy: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial (KONCLUDE)

    Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) followed by total mesorectal excision (TME) has been a standard treatment option for locally advanced rectal cancer with improved local control. However, systemic recurrence...

    Chang Woo Kim, Byung Mo Kang, Ik Yong Kim, Ji Yeon Kim, Sun ** Park in BMC Cancer (2018)

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    Multicenter, randomized single-port versus multiport laparoscopic surgery (SIMPLE) trial in colon cancer: an interim analysis

    Single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) was recently introduced as an innovative minimally invasive surgery method. Retrospective studies have revealed the safety and feasibility of SPLS for colon cancer treat...

    Byung Mo Kang, Hyung ** Kim, Bong-Hyeon Kye, Sang Chul Lee in Surgical Endoscopy (2018)

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    Single-port laparoscopic surgery in acute appendicitis: retrospective comparative analysis for 618 patients

    Transumbilical single-port laparoscopic appendectomy (SPLA) is a promising procedure that features less pain, faster recovery of postoperative bowel function and superior cosmetic results. We performed a retr...

    Byung Mo Kang, Ji Woong Hwang, Byoung Yoon Ryu in Surgical Endoscopy (2016)

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    Initial Experience of Single-port Laparoscopic Surgery for Sigmoid Colon Cancer

    Single-port laparoscopic surgery has attracted attention in the field of minimally invasive colorectal surgery. We hypothesized that an experienced laparoscopic surgeon could perform single-port surgery for co...

    Sun ** Park, Kil Yeon Lee, Byung Mo Kang, Sung Il Choi in World Journal of Surgery (2013)

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    A novel approach of robotic-assisted anterior resection with transanal or transvaginal retrieval of the specimen for colorectal cancer

    The surgical robot (da Vinci S) is superior to conventional laparoscopy; it provides clearer, three-dimensional images and an extended range of motion for the instruments. We used this robot for laparoscopic s...

    Gyu-Seog Choi, In Ja Park, Byung Mo Kang, Kyoung Hoon Lim in Surgical Endoscopy (2009)

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    Prostaglandin synthase 2/cyclooxygenase 2 (PTGS2/COX2) 8473T>C polymorphism associated with prognosis for patients with colorectal cancer treated with capecitabine and oxaliplatin

    The present study analyzed the polymorphisms of apoptosis-related genes and their impact on the response to chemotherapy and survival of patients with colorectal cancer.

    Jong Gwang Kim, Yee Soo Chae, Sang Kyun Sohn in Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology (2009)

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    Laparoscopic resection of extraperitoneal rectal cancer: a comparative analysis with open resection

    The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery with those of open resection in patients with extraperitoneal rectal cancer.

    In Ja Park, Gyu-Seog Choi, Kyung-Hoon Lim, Byung-Mo Kang, Soo-Han Jun in Surgical Endoscopy (2009)

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    Multidimensional analysis of the learning curve for laparoscopic colorectal surgery: lessons from 1,000 cases of laparoscopic colorectal surgery

    We consider quality of surgery throughout the learning curve and attempt to determine the learning curve for competency in performing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

    In Ja Park, Gyu-Seog Choi, Kyoung-Hoon Lim, Byung-Mo Kang in Surgical Endoscopy (2009)

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    Multidimensional Analysis of the Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Resection in Rectal cancer

    We attempted to assess the learning curve for laparoscopic resection for rectal cancer.

    In Ja Park, Gyu-Seog Choi, Kyoung Hoon Lim in Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (2009)