Yonsei University · Medicine
Professor Jae Jun Park's research lab specializes in advanced medical robotics and gastrointestinal disease research, focusing on the development of innovative robotic systems for endoscopic and pipeline inspection, as well as the clinical management and pathophysiology of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and Behçet’s disease. The lab integrates engineering solutions with clinical medicine to address challenges in diagnosing and treating complex gastrointestinal disorders, particularly in high-risk patient populations. Research also emphasizes the design of autonomous, cable-free robots capable of navigating complex environments under extreme conditions, including pressurized and contaminated pipelines.
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Active IBD during the periconception period and pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Our data suggest that pregnancy should be planned when the disease is quiescent, and continuous disease control is important even during pregnancy.
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic, progressive, and disabling inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with an uncertain etiopathogenesis. CD can involve any site of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, and is associated with serious complications, such as bowel strictures, perforations, and fistula formation. The incidence and prevalence rates of CD in Korea are still lower compared with those in Western countries, but they have been rapidly increasing during the recent decades. Altho
Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder that presents as recurrent oral and genital ulcers in conjunction with other dermatological and ocular manifestations. The prevalence of BD is higher in Middle and East Asia than in Western countries. Intestinal BD is a specific subtype of BD, characterized by intestinal ulcers and associated gastrointestinal symptoms. Similar to inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal BD exhibits a fluctuating disease course with repeated episodes of r
In this paper, we introduce the robot developed for inspection of 16” natural pipelines, applying a novel mechanism. To travel along various obstacles such as vertical pipes, elbows and branches, this system consists of several modules with articulated bodies connected by active joint modules. And the robot contains battery modules and wireless communication modules so that it can work as a standalone system without cables connected from control station. Additionally, the robot is designed to wo
Caution is needed when colonoscopic polypectomy is planned in patients with CLD who have larger polyps and cirrhosis.
Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic, progressive, and disabling inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with an uncertain etiopathogenesis. CD can involve any site of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, and is associated with serious complications, such as bowel strictures, perforations, and fistula formation. The incidence and prevalence rates of CD in Korea are still lower compared with those in Western countries, but they have been rapidly increasing during the recent decades. Altho
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a hereditary disease characterized by the development of numerous colorectal adenomas in young adults. Metformin, an oral diabetic drug, has been shown to have antineoplastic effects and a favorable safety profile. We performed a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of metformin on the regression of colorectal and duodenal adenoma in patients with FAP. Thirty-four FAP patients were randomly assigned in a 1:2:2 ratio to receiv
The present study findings indicate that taking simethicone after an oral polyethylene glycol or sodium phosphate preparation can improve colonic visibility by diminishing colonic bubbles.
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