Sung-wook Ko
Yonsei University
研究室紹介
Professor Sung-wook Ko's research lab specializes in spinal and neurosurgical disorders, with a focus on rare and complex spinal pathologies such as extradural arachnoid cysts and congenital spinal anomalies. The lab investigates the anatomical, radiological, and surgical aspects of these conditions, emphasizing innovative surgical approaches like anterior spinal access for cyst removal. It also engages in health economics research, particularly the micro-costing analysis of urological endoscopic procedures in the Korean healthcare context.
Research Overview
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Selected Papers
2Spinal extradural arachnoid cysts usually cause symptoms related to spinal cord or nerve root compression. Here, we report an atypical presentation of a spinal extradural arachnoid cyst combined with congenital hemivertebra which was presented as a retroperitoneal mass that exerted mass effects to the abdominal organs. On image studies, the communication between the cystic pedicle and the spinal arachnoid space was indistinct. Based on our experience and the literature of the pathogenesis, we pl
Purpose: This study aims to develop and implement an economic evaluation using a micro-costing approach to provide a precise and transparent analysis of the direct costs of cystoscopic procedures in Korean hospitals. The study seeks to identify key cost components and evaluate whether current reimbursement rates accurately reflect these direct costs. Materials and Methods: Significant variations in cost items were identified across different studies. An economic evaluation was conducted using a