2022
Single-Port Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Short-Term Outcomes and Learning Curve
Kim J, Kaldany A, Lichtbroun B, Singer E, Jang T, Ghodoussipour S, Kim M, Kim I. Single-Port Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: Short-Term Outcomes and Learning Curve. Journal Of Endourology 2022, 36: 1285-1289. PMID: 35906798, PMCID: PMC9587764, DOI: 10.1089/end.2021.0885.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyShort-term outcomesCase seriesRadical prostatectomyAcceptable short-term outcomesSurgeon 2Average prostate weightLearning curveMedian patient ageClavien-Dindo scaleMedian operating timeTotal postoperative complicationsShorter hospital stayLarge case seriesOperating timeProstate-specific antigenRobotic radical prostatectomyInstitutional review boardSignificant learning curveHospital stayMedian followPostoperative complicationsIntraoperative complicationsPerioperative outcomesBlood loss
2017
Risk stratification for disease progression in pT3 prostate cancer after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Hong J, Kwon Y, Kim I. Risk stratification for disease progression in pT3 prostate cancer after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Asian Journal Of Andrology 2017, 19: 700-706. PMID: 28230003, PMCID: PMC5676431, DOI: 10.4103/1008-682x.193569.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjuvant radiation therapyPT3 prostate cancerRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPathologic Gleason scoreBiochemical recurrenceRadical prostatectomyClinical progressionProstate cancerLymphovascular invasionRisk stratificationRisk factorsDisease progressionMultivariate Cox proportional regression analysisCox proportional regression analysisAdverse pathologic featuresProportional regression analysisRisk stratification toolMore risk factorsStage pT3bFree survivalOncologic outcomesPathologic featuresStratification toolGleason scoreOptimal patient
2015
Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Counts as Clinical Markers for Stratifying Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Kwon Y, Han C, Yu J, Kim S, Modi P, Davis R, Park J, Lee P, Ha Y, Kim W, Kim I. Neutrophil and Lymphocyte Counts as Clinical Markers for Stratifying Low-Risk Prostate Cancer. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 2015, 14: e1-e8. PMID: 26341038, PMCID: PMC5767465, DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2015.07.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-risk prostate cancerAbsolute lymphocyte countAbsolute neutrophil countLow-risk prostate cancer patientsProstate cancer patientsProstate cancerLymphocyte countANC groupLymphocyte ratioBiochemical recurrenceCancer patientsActive surveillanceHigher prostate-specific antigen levelMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerLow-risk PCa patientsProstate-specific antigen levelHigh absolute lymphocyte countCastration-resistant prostate cancerBiochemical recurrence-free survivalRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyAdverse pathologic outcomesAppropriate patient selectionKaplan-Meier methodRecurrence-free survivalRisk stratification toolSafety of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with Pneumoperitoneum of 20 mm Hg: A Study of 751 Patients
Modi P, Kwon Y, Patel N, Dinizo M, Farber N, Zhao P, Salmasi A, Parihar J, Ginsberg S, Ha Y, Kim I. Safety of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with Pneumoperitoneum of 20 mm Hg: A Study of 751 Patients. Journal Of Endourology 2015, 29: 1148-1151. PMID: 25891967, DOI: 10.1089/end.2015.0094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyInsufflation pressureComplication rateHemoglobin levelsOperative timeRadical prostatectomyControl groupShort-term perioperative outcomesPostoperative hemoglobin levelsGlomerular filtration rateMean hemoglobin levelDatabase of patientsHigh complication rateNumber of patientsUse of pneumoperitoneumExperimental groupHigh insufflation pressurePerioperative outcomesRenal functionBlood lossPneumoperitoneum pressureFiltration rateSignificant short-term effectPatientsVenous oozingPathologic findings in patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy following active surveillance: a prospective study in a single center.
Ha Y, Yu J, Patel N, Hassanzadeh Salmasi A, Parihar J, Kwon T, Kim W, Kim I. Pathologic findings in patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy following active surveillance: a prospective study in a single center. Minerva Urologica E Nefrologica 2015, 67: 1-9. PMID: 25664959.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyRadical prostatectomyActive surveillanceAdvanced diseaseUnderwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomyLow-risk prostate cancerLower prostate volumePSA density levelsLow-risk diseaseActive surveillance cohortOrgan-confined diseaseSpecimens of patientsAdvanced pathologic featuresProspective cohortAdditional patientsPathologic featuresPathologic findingsProstate volumeSingle centerProspective studyGleason scoreSurveillance cohortDefinitive interventionClinicopathological resultsPathologic analysis
2014
Bladder neck contracture-incidence and management following contemporary robot assisted radical prostatectomy technique
Parihar J, Ha Y, Kim I. Bladder neck contracture-incidence and management following contemporary robot assisted radical prostatectomy technique. Prostate International 2014, 2: 12-18. PMID: 24693529, PMCID: PMC3970984, DOI: 10.12954/pi.13034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyBladder neck contractureBladder neck incisionClean intermittent catheterizationLocalized prostate cancerBlood lossBladder neckNeck incisionRisk factorsProstate cancerForeign bodyDevelopment of BNCIncidence of BNCPreoperative prostate-specific antigenIntraoperative blood lossBladder outlet obstructionSignificant risk factorsProstate-specific antigenRadical prostatectomy techniqueBNC patientsIntermittent catheterizationOutlet obstructionPatient agePatient demographicsSingle surgeon
2013
Comprehensive Analysis of Sexual Function Outcome in Prostate Cancer Patients After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Woo S, Kang D, Ha Y, Salmasi A, Kim J, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Comprehensive Analysis of Sexual Function Outcome in Prostate Cancer Patients After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. Journal Of Endourology 2013, 28: 172-177. PMID: 23987521, DOI: 10.1089/end.2013.0304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPotency ratesNeurovascular bundleRadical prostatectomyPotency recoveryBilateral preservationYounger ageOverall potencyPhosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitorsBaseline erectile functionPreoperative potency statusSexual Health InventoryDatabase of patientsType 5 inhibitorsFunction 12 monthsProstate cancer patientsRecovery of potencySexual function outcomesPDE-5 inhibitorsOverall potency rateMultivariate regression analysisPotency statusPreoperative potencyErectile functionIndependent predictorsUse of a Hyaluronic Acid-Carboxymethylcellulose Adhesion Barrier on the Neurovascular Bundle and Prostatic Bed to Facilitate Earlier Recovery of Erectile Function After Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy: An Initial Experience
Joung J, Ha Y, Singer E, Ercolani M, Favaretto R, Lee D, Kim W, Lee K, Kim I. Use of a Hyaluronic Acid-Carboxymethylcellulose Adhesion Barrier on the Neurovascular Bundle and Prostatic Bed to Facilitate Earlier Recovery of Erectile Function After Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy: An Initial Experience. Journal Of Endourology 2013, 27: 1230-1235. PMID: 23879531, PMCID: PMC3787401, DOI: 10.1089/end.2013.0345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyErectile functionNeurovascular bundleEF recoveryEarly recoveryPerioperative complicationsIndependent predictorsRadical prostatectomyGroup 2Group 1Initial experienceBilateral nerve-sparing techniqueNerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomyEF recovery ratesPreoperative IIEF-5Preoperative International IndexPreoperative sexual functionNerve-sparing techniqueRobot-Assisted ProstatectomyIIEF-5Consecutive patientsProstatic bedSurgical outcomesProstate removalSexual functionFactors related to patient-perceived satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy based on the expanded prostate cancer index composite survey
Kim J, Ha Y, Jeong S, Kim S, Kim W, Jang T, Kim I. Factors related to patient-perceived satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy based on the expanded prostate cancer index composite survey. Prostate Cancer And Prostatic Diseases 2013, 16: 341-345. PMID: 23917307, PMCID: PMC5767467, DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2013.24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPatient-perceived satisfactionProstate Cancer Index Composite surveyUrinary botherEPIC scoresRadical prostatectomyIndependent factorsLongitudinal changesOverall satisfactionEPIC questionnaireProstate cancerSame patientGroup 1Optimal managementPatientsRecovery periodLinear mixed modelsProstatectomyComposite surveyMonthsDomain subscalesMenScoresMixed modelsGroupImpact of Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Predictive Factors for Symptom Changes: A Longitudinal Study
Kim J, Ha Y, Jeong S, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Impact of Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Predictive Factors for Symptom Changes: A Longitudinal Study. Urology 2013, 81: 787-793. PMID: 23434100, DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.12.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmerican Urological Association symptom scoreLower urinary tract symptomsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyBody mass indexMild lower urinary tract symptomsSevere lower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsUrinary continenceStorage symptomsTract symptomsRadical prostatectomyIncreased Body Mass IndexHigher body mass indexLower body mass indexMultivariate logistic regression analysisGood symptomatic improvementSevere LUTS groupImmediate postoperative settingLogistic regression analysisLack of improvementLUTS groupMild vsPostoperative settingSymptomatic improvementMass index
2012
Incidence of Port-Site Hernias After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with the Fascial Closure of Only the Midline 12-mm Port Site
Kang D, Woo S, Lee D, Kim I. Incidence of Port-Site Hernias After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy with the Fascial Closure of Only the Midline 12-mm Port Site. Journal Of Endourology 2012, 26: 848-851. PMID: 22283233, DOI: 10.1089/end.2011.0630.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Pathologic implications of prostatic anterior fat pad
Jeong J, Choi E, Kang D, Ercolani M, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Pathologic implications of prostatic anterior fat pad. Urologic Oncology Seminars And Original Investigations 2011, 31: 63-67. PMID: 21396837, DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2010.09.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstatic anterior fat padRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyMetastatic prostate cancerLymph nodesProstate cancerAnterior fat padPSA levelsRadical prostatectomyLymphoid tissuePathologic analysisFat padPathologic implicationsSignificant pathologic differencesHigh-risk featuresPelvic lymph nodesRetrospective chart reviewLymph node statusProstate cancer patientsChart reviewConsecutive patientsPathologic stagingRoutine excisionNode statusBiochemical recurrenceCancer patientsImpact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
Choi E, Jeong J, Kang D, Johnson K, Ercolani M, Jang T, Lee D, Kim W, Kim I. Impact of robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy on health‐related quality of life in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. International Journal Of Urology 2011, 18: 297-303. PMID: 21342297, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2011.02730.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLower urinary tract symptomsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPreoperative lower urinary tract symptomsUrinary tract symptomsHealth-related qualityAUA-SSTract symptomsRadical prostatectomyAmerican Urologic Association symptom scoreExpanded Prostate Cancer Index CompositePostoperative health-related qualityPreoperative Sexual Health InventoryProstate Cancer Index CompositeSexual Health InventorySignificant differencesLUTS severityUrinary botherUrinary domainStorage symptomsUrinary functionSevere groupSymptom scoresCommon complaintProstate cancerSignificant symptomsImpact of Partin nomogram on presurgical planning: intrafascial versus interfascial nerve sparing during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Jeong J, Choi E, Kang D, Lee D, Kim I. Impact of Partin nomogram on presurgical planning: intrafascial versus interfascial nerve sparing during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2011, 5: 121-125. PMID: 27637538, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-011-0247-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive surgical margin rateRobot-assisted radical prostatectomySurgical margin rateNerve sparing approachNerve sparingCohort IIPartin nomogramRadical prostatectomyMargin rateBilateral nerveCohort ISparing approachOrgan-confined diseasePT3 prostate cancerPreoperative patient demographicsPatient demographicsPT3 diseaseProstate cancerPatientsProstatectomySparingPresurgical planningNomogramDiseaseSignificant differences
2010
Clavien Classification of Complications After the Initial Series of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Experience
Jeong J, Choi E, Kim I. Clavien Classification of Complications After the Initial Series of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Experience. Journal Of Endourology 2010, 24: 1457-1461. PMID: 20673148, DOI: 10.1089/end.2010.0027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyPerioperative complicationsPerioperative parametersRectal injuryRadical prostatectomyCancer InstituteGrade IIIb complicationsClavien classification systemGrade II complicationsMean blood lossOverall complication rateMean operative timePattern of complicationsInitial seriesFemoral neuropathyIIIb complicationsClavien classificationEarly complicationsHospital stayPostoperative complicationsPreoperative characteristicsUrinary retentionComplication rateIntraoperative complicationsBlood lossEarly assessment of patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Choi E, Jeong J, Kang D, Johnson K, Jang T, Kim I. Early assessment of patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2010, 4: 221-227. PMID: 27627949, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-010-0212-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRobot-assisted radical prostatectomyHealth-related qualityGroup 1Patient satisfactionStorage symptomsSexual functionRadical prostatectomyGroup 2Group 3Expanded Prostate Cancer Index CompositeProstate Cancer Index CompositeCancer-specific HRQOLPeri-operative characteristicsLocalized prostate cancerHRQOL subscale scoresLower scoresHormonal botherBowel functionConsecutive patientsDefinitive treatmentProstate cancerDissatisfied patientsPatientsHRQoLStatistical difference