Professor Hyun Jae-seok of Gyeongsang National University Hospital wins the highest citation award for thesis

Nov 13, 2024

Gyeongsang National University Hospital (Hospital Director Ahn Sung-ki) announced that the paper studied by Professor Hyun-seok of Urology was selected as the most cited paper in 2023 by the SCIE-listed journal 'The World Journal of Men's Health' and won the 'Most Cited Article Award'.

The title of this award-winning paper is 'Inverted Omega En-bloc for Prostate Hypertrophy'Effectiveness and Safety of Holmium Laser Prostate Extraction (HoLEP): Surgical Techniques for LUTS that can be performed regardless of prostate size.



In this study, Professor Hyun-seok Hyun proposed an independent reverse omega-shaped resection technique in HoLEP surgery, a more advanced surgical technique than transurethral prostatectomy (TURP), which is considered the existing optimal standard, which proved safe and effective regardless of prostate size.



In particular, this surgical technique showed a better prognosis due to the short duration of surgery and patient recovery, and furthermore, complications such as urethral stenosis and bladder neck stenosis were found to be small.

Professor Hyun-seok Hyun said, "We are happy to receive more attention from HoLEP prostate surgery through this award, and we expect better results for prostate hypertrophy patients in the future."," he said.



Meanwhile, Professor Hyun Jae-seok graduated from Chung-Ang University School of Medicine and obtained a doctorate from the graduate school, and is currently a professor of urology at Gyeongsang National University Hospital, and is actively engaged in academic activities, including serving as president of the Korean National Front Laser Research Association. In addition, the YouTube channel (URO-Dr. Hyun-seok, Professor of Kyungdae Hospital). Through Hyun JS), various information related to prostate hypertrophy, surgical methods, and common sense of health are announced.

Professor Hyun Jae-seok of Gyeongsang National University Hospital wins the highest citation award for thesis
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