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Sung Koo Lee

Sung Koo Lee

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Medicine 82 16321 15348 62 60 508 19624

Sung Koo Lee publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Sung Koo Lee between 1987 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Sung Koo Lee published across 38 years, from 1987 to 2024, averaging 13.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2013. 12 of the 508 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1987 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2013. 1987: 1 publication 1988: 0 publications 1989: 0 publications 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 5 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 5 publications 1998: 16 publications 1999: 8 publications 2000: 13 publications 2001: 10 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 15 publications 2004: 15 publications 2005: 15 publications 2006: 19 publications 2007: 20 publications 2008: 22 publications 2009: 28 publications 2010: 24 publications 2011: 23 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 33 publications 2014: 29 publications 2015: 26 publications 2016: 27 publications 2017: 21 publications 2018: 26 publications 2019: 22 publications 2020: 15 publications 2021: 19 publications 2022: 6 publications 2023: 6 publications 2024: 6 publications
1987 2024

508 publications in total across all disciplines

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Sung Koo Lee: publications per year, 1987 to 2024
Year Publications
1987 1
1988 0
1989 0
1990 1
1991 1
1992 5
1993 1
1994 0
1995 0
1996 1
1997 5
1998 16
1999 8
2000 13
2001 10
2002 8
2003 15
2004 15
2005 15
2006 19
2007 20
2008 22
2009 28
2010 24
2011 23
2012 21
2013 33
2014 29
2015 26
2016 27
2017 21
2018 26
2019 22
2020 15
2021 19
2022 6
2023 6
2024 6
Total 508
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Sung Koo Lee publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sung Koo Lee sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 86 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 101–120 to 1,796+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 922. Most scientists, 922, have 341–360 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 501–520 publications, is where this scientist sits. 101–120 publications: 5 scientists 121–140 publications: 26 scientists 141–160 publications: 73 scientists 161–180 publications: 155 scientists 181–200 publications: 230 scientists 201–220 publications: 363 scientists 221–240 publications: 487 scientists 241–260 publications: 545 scientists 261–280 publications: 722 scientists 281–300 publications: 768 scientists 301–320 publications: 834 scientists 321–340 publications: 895 scientists 341–360 publications: 922 scientists 361–380 publications: 838 scientists 381–400 publications: 861 scientists 401–420 publications: 918 scientists 421–440 publications: 806 scientists 441–460 publications: 771 scientists 461–480 publications: 751 scientists 481–500 publications: 713 scientists 501–520 publications: 617 scientists 521–540 publications: 610 scientists 541–560 publications: 537 scientists 561–580 publications: 504 scientists 581–600 publications: 509 scientists 601–620 publications: 396 scientists 621–640 publications: 386 scientists 641–660 publications: 371 scientists 661–680 publications: 340 scientists 681–700 publications: 336 scientists 701–720 publications: 307 scientists 721–740 publications: 259 scientists 741–760 publications: 230 scientists 761–780 publications: 228 scientists 781–800 publications: 217 scientists 801–820 publications: 204 scientists 821–840 publications: 186 scientists 841–860 publications: 177 scientists 861–880 publications: 155 scientists 881–900 publications: 139 scientists 901–920 publications: 145 scientists 921–940 publications: 116 scientists 941–960 publications: 133 scientists 961–980 publications: 91 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 96 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 77 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 70 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 63 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 77 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 49 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 54 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 49 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 51 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 35 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 39 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 26 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 37 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 36 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 27 scientists 1,281–1,300 publications: 32 scientists 1,301–1,320 publications: 28 scientists 1,321–1,340 publications: 17 scientists 1,341–1,360 publications: 30 scientists 1,361–1,380 publications: 28 scientists 1,381–1,400 publications: 17 scientists 1,401–1,420 publications: 21 scientists 1,421–1,440 publications: 15 scientists 1,441–1,460 publications: 12 scientists 1,461–1,480 publications: 12 scientists 1,481–1,500 publications: 18 scientists 1,501–1,520 publications: 14 scientists 1,521–1,540 publications: 17 scientists 1,541–1,560 publications: 15 scientists 1,561–1,580 publications: 6 scientists 1,581–1,600 publications: 2 scientists 1,601–1,620 publications: 12 scientists 1,621–1,640 publications: 11 scientists 1,641–1,660 publications: 8 scientists 1,661–1,680 publications: 5 scientists 1,681–1,700 publications: 5 scientists 1,701–1,720 publications: 10 scientists 1,721–1,740 publications: 12 scientists 1,741–1,760 publications: 14 scientists 1,761–1,780 publications: 6 scientists 1,781–1,795 publications: 5 scientists 1,796+ publications: 100 scientists
101–120 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 508 publications — 59th percentile

59% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
101–120 5
121–140 26
141–160 73
161–180 155
181–200 230
201–220 363
221–240 487
241–260 545
261–280 722
281–300 768
301–320 834
321–340 895
341–360 922
361–380 838
381–400 861
401–420 918
421–440 806
441–460 771
461–480 751
481–500 713
501–520 617 508
521–540 610
541–560 537
561–580 504
581–600 509
601–620 396
621–640 386
641–660 371
661–680 340
681–700 336
701–720 307
721–740 259
741–760 230
761–780 228
781–800 217
801–820 204
821–840 186
841–860 177
861–880 155
881–900 139
901–920 145
921–940 116
941–960 133
961–980 91
981–1,000 96
1,001–1,020 77
1,021–1,040 70
1,041–1,060 63
1,061–1,080 77
1,081–1,100 49
1,101–1,120 54
1,121–1,140 49
1,141–1,160 51
1,161–1,180 35
1,181–1,200 39
1,201–1,220 26
1,221–1,240 37
1,241–1,260 36
1,261–1,280 27
1,281–1,300 32
1,301–1,320 28
1,321–1,340 17
1,341–1,360 30
1,361–1,380 28
1,381–1,400 17
1,401–1,420 21
1,421–1,440 15
1,441–1,460 12
1,461–1,480 12
1,481–1,500 18
1,501–1,520 14
1,521–1,540 17
1,541–1,560 15
1,561–1,580 6
1,581–1,600 2
1,601–1,620 12
1,621–1,640 11
1,641–1,660 8
1,661–1,680 5
1,681–1,700 5
1,701–1,720 10
1,721–1,740 12
1,741–1,760 14
1,761–1,780 6
1,781–1,795 5
1,796+ 100
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Sung Koo Lee D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Sung Koo Lee sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 75 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 70–71 to 217+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,027. Most scientists, 1,027, have 82–83 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 82–83 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 70–71 D-Index: 226 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 391 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 574 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 730 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 891 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 972 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 1,027 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 1,003 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 960 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 970 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 922 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 839 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 808 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 779 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 668 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 611 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 630 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 513 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 541 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 445 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 429 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 399 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 393 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 318 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 302 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 287 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 255 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 256 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 252 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 230 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 179 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 168 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 163 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 159 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 134 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 134 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 118 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 109 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 106 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 74 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 79 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 80 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 87 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 57 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 74 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 69 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 60 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 53 scientists 166–167 D-Index: 39 scientists 168–169 D-Index: 42 scientists 170–171 D-Index: 32 scientists 172–173 D-Index: 39 scientists 174–175 D-Index: 40 scientists 176–177 D-Index: 28 scientists 178–179 D-Index: 19 scientists 180–181 D-Index: 23 scientists 182–183 D-Index: 31 scientists 184–185 D-Index: 18 scientists 186–187 D-Index: 20 scientists 188–189 D-Index: 22 scientists 190–191 D-Index: 13 scientists 192–193 D-Index: 21 scientists 194–195 D-Index: 12 scientists 196–197 D-Index: 12 scientists 198–199 D-Index: 14 scientists 200–201 D-Index: 15 scientists 202–203 D-Index: 13 scientists 204–205 D-Index: 10 scientists 206–207 D-Index: 8 scientists 208–209 D-Index: 4 scientists 210–211 D-Index: 12 scientists 212–213 D-Index: 11 scientists 214–215 D-Index: 10 scientists 216 D-Index: 4 scientists 217+ D-Index: 98 scientists
70–71 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 82 D-Index — 21st percentile

21% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

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Number of Medicine scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 20,134 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
70–71 226
72–73 391
74–75 574
76–77 730
78–79 891
80–81 972
82–83 1,027 82
84–85 1,003
86–87 960
88–89 970
90–91 922
92–93 839
94–95 808
96–97 779
98–99 668
100–101 611
102–103 630
104–105 513
106–107 541
108–109 445
110–111 429
112–113 399
114–115 393
116–117 318
118–119 302
120–121 287
122–123 255
124–125 256
126–127 252
128–129 230
130–131 179
132–133 168
134–135 163
136–137 159
138–139 134
140–141 134
142–143 118
144–145 109
146–147 106
148–149 74
150–151 79
152–153 80
154–155 87
156–157 57
158–159 74
160–161 69
162–163 60
164–165 53
166–167 39
168–169 42
170–171 32
172–173 39
174–175 40
176–177 28
178–179 19
180–181 23
182–183 31
184–185 18
186–187 20
188–189 22
190–191 13
192–193 21
194–195 12
196–197 12
198–199 14
200–201 15
202–203 13
204–205 10
206–207 8
208–209 4
210–211 12
212–213 11
214–215 10
216 4
217+ 98
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Overview

Sung Koo Lee is affiliated with the University of Ulsan in South Korea and has a primary research focus within Medicine, with 108 publications contributing to this field. Their work spans several subfields including Surgery, Oncology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Epidemiology, and Cancer Research. The scientist's research predominantly addresses clinical and pathological topics related to pancreatic and hepatic oncology and biliary diseases.

Their recent scientific output includes studies published between 2020 and 2021, covering areas such as endoscopic ultrasound techniques, neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocols, needle performance in tissue sampling, and biopsy methods for pancreatic lesions. Notable publications include:

  • Utility of Contrast-Enhanced Harmonic Endoscopic Ultrasound for the Guidance and Monitoring of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation (2020, Gut and Liver)
  • Neoadjuvant modified FOLFIRINOX followed by postoperative gemcitabine in borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a Phase 2 study for clinical and biomarker analysis (2020, British Journal of Cancer)
  • A comparison between 25-gauge and 22-gauge Franseen needles for endoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling of pancreatic and peripancreatic masses: a randomized non-inferiority study (2021, Endoscopy)
  • FOLFIRINOX in borderline resectable and locally advanced unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma (2020, Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology)
  • Efficacy and safety of EUS-guided through-the-needle microforceps biopsy sampling in categorizing the type of pancreatic cystic lesions (2021, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)

Their frequent co-authors include Tae Jun Song, Dongwook Oh, Myung-Hwan Kim, Do Hyun Park, and Sang Soo Lee. Collaborative work with these researchers suggests a network focused on gastrointestinal oncology and advanced endoscopic interventions.

The scientist often publishes in venues specialized in gastroenterology and endoscopy, with notable publication counts in:

  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (11 publications)
  • Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (5 publications)
  • Endoscopy (4 publications)
  • Gut and Liver (3 publications)
  • Surgical Endoscopy (3 publications)

The primary research topics covered by this scientist are:

  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
  • Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
  • Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Best Publications

  • Endoscopic ultrasound-guided versus conventional transmural drainage for pancreatic pseudocysts: a prospective randomized trial

    Park Dh;Lee Ss;Moon Sh;Choi Sy

  • EUS-guided biliary drainage with transluminal stenting after failed ERCP: predictors of adverse events and long-term results.

    Do Hyun Park;Ji Woong Jang;Sang Soo Lee;Dong-Wan Seo

  • Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune chronic pancreatitis revisited

    Kyu-Pyo Kim;Myung-Hwan Kim;Jong Cheol Kim;Sang Soo Lee

  • Autoimmune chronic pancreatitis.

    Kyu-pyo Kim;Myung-Hwan Kim;Moon Hee Song;Sang Soo Lee

  • Is a 2-week steroid trial after initial negative investigation for malignancy useful in differentiating autoimmune pancreatitis from pancreatic cancer? A prospective outcome study

    Sung-Hoon Moon;Myung-Hwan Kim;Do Hyun Park;Chang Yun Hwang

  • EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage Versus ERCP for the Primary Palliation of Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.

    Woo Hyun Paik;Tae Hoon Lee;Do Hyun Park;Jun-Ho Choi

  • Surgical treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma in the new era: the Asan experience

    Sung Gyu Lee;Gi Won Song;Shin Hwang;Tae Yong Ha

  • New treatment for cystic tumors of the pancreas : EUS-guided ethanol lavage with paclitaxel injection

    Hyoung-Chul Oh;Dong Wan Seo;Tae Yoon Lee;Ji Young Kim

  • Efficacy of endoscopic and percutaneous treatments for biliary complications after cadaveric and living donor liver transplantation

    Ju Sang Park;Myung-Hwan Kim;Sung Koo Lee;Dong Wan Seo

  • Clinical role of 18F-FDG PET-CT in suspected and potentially operable cholangiocarcinoma: a prospective study compared with conventional imaging.

    Ji Y Kim;Myung-Hwan Kim;Tae Y Lee;Chang Y Hwang

  • Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided ethanol lavage with paclitaxel injection treats patients with pancreatic cysts.

    Hyoung–Chul Oh;Dong Wan Seo;Tae Jun Song;Sung–Hoon Moon

  • A new strategy for the application of CA19-9 in the differentiation of pancreaticobiliary cancer: analysis using a receiver operating characteristic curve.

    Hong Ja Kim;Myung Hwan Kim;Seung Jae Myung;Byeong Cheol Lim

  • Hepatitis B virus infection and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in Korea: a case-control study.

    Tae Y Lee;Sang S Lee;Seok W Jung;Seong H Jeon

  • Metallic stent placement in the palliative treatment of malignant gastroduodenal obstructions: prospective evaluation of results and factors influencing outcome in 213 patients.

    Jin Hyoung Kim;Ho-Young Song;Ji Hoon Shin;Eugene Choi

  • The Prospective Randomized, Controlled Trial of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Using 22G and 19G Aspiration Needles for Solid Pancreatic or Peripancreatic Masses

    Tae Jun Song;Ji Hoon Kim;Sang Soo Lee;Jun Bum Eum

  • Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Transmural and Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage Are Comparable for Acute Cholecystitis

    Ji Woong Jang;Sang Soo Lee;Tae Jun Song;Yil Sik Hyun

  • Prospective evaluation of a treatment algorithm with enhanced guidewire manipulation protocol for EUS-guided biliary drainage after failed ERCP (with video)

    Do Hyun Park;Seung Uk Jeong;Byung Uk Lee;Sang Soo Lee

  • Long-term incidence, risk factors, and management of biliary complications after adult living donor liver transplantation

    Shin Hwang;Sung Gyu Lee;Kyu Bo Sung;Kwang Min Park

  • Natural History and Prognostic Factors of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma without Surgery, Chemotherapy, or Radiotherapy: A Large-Scale Observational Study.

    Jong Ha Park;Myung Hwan Kim;Kyu Pyo Kim;Do Hyun Park

  • Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic treatment for hepatolithiasis: an evaluation of long-term results and risk factors for recurrence

    Sung-Koo Lee;Dong-Wan Seo;Seung-Jae Myung;Eun-Taek Park

Frequent Co-Authors

Myung-Hwan Kim
Myung-Hwan Kim University of Ulsan
Dong Wan Seo
Dong Wan Seo Asan Medical Center
Seung-Mo Hong
Seung-Mo Hong University of Ulsan
Young-Suk Lim
Young-Suk Lim University of Ulsan

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