Prof Dr. Yoo-Seok Yoon | Pancreatic Disease | Best Researcher Award
Professor at Seoul National University Bundnag Hospital, South Korea
Summary:
Prof. Dr. Yoo-Seok Yoon is a distinguished surgeon specializing in pancreatic cancer, biliary tract tumors, and minimally invasive surgery. With a robust academic background from Seoul National University and extensive clinical experience, he has contributed significantly to the field of hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Prof. Yoon has served as a professor and chairman at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, where he continues to lead advancements in surgical techniques and patient care.
Professional Profile:
š©āšEducation:
- M.D.: Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea (1990 – 1997)
- Intern & Resident (Surgery): Seoul National University Hospital, Korea (1997 – 2002)
- Master in Medical Science: Postgraduate School, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea (2001 – 2003)
- Ph.D. in Medical Science: Postgraduate School, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea (2003 – 2007)
š¢ Professional Experience:
Chairman, Department of Surgery: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea (2022 – 2024)
Professor, Department of Surgery: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea (2017 – present)
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea (2012 – 2017)
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea (2005 – 2011)
Research Interests:
- Pancreatic cancer & cystic neoplasm
- Tumor of the biliary tract
- Minimally invasive surgery
Professional Memberships:
- Korean Surgical Society
- Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery
- Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia
Activity in Academic Society:
- Chair of the Scientific Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2022-2024)
- Chair of the Scientific Committee, Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (2021-2023)
- President, The Korean Study Group on Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (2021-2023)
- Secretary General, The 18th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (WCES) (2022)
- Chair of the International Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2020-2022)
- Chair of the Legal Committee, Korean Society of Clinical Oncology (2020-2022)
- Chair of the Education Committee, Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (2017-2021)
- Chair of the Compilation Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2018-2020)
- Secretary General, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2016-2018)
- Secretary General, 26th World Congress of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO) (2016)
- Member of the International Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2014-2016)
- Member of the Scientific Committee, Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (2013-2015)
- Member of the Scientific Committee, The 11th World Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (2014)
- Member of the Scientific Committee, 2013 Meeting of the International Association of Pancreatology (2013)
- Member of the Scientific Committee, Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons (2010-2013)
Honors and Awards:
- Young Investigator Award: Seoul National University College of Medicine, December 2005
- Best Video Award: Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, April 2006
- Best Article Award: Annual Meeting of Korean Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, April 2009