Yonsei Med J.  2018 Oct;59(8):909-911. 10.3349/ymj.2018.59.8.909.

In Bae Yoon, an Inventor and Pioneer in Laparoscopic Surgery

• Bai SW

• KMID: 2419723
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2018.59.8.909

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Humans
Inventors*
Laparoscopy*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Dr. In Bae Yoon (1936–2014).

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  Fig. 2 Dr. Yoon's first patent was for the Yoon Ring.

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  Fig. 3 Dr. Yoon performing laparoscopic surgery.

Reference

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8. Yoon IB, King TM, Parmley TH. A two-year experience with the Falope ring sterilization procedure. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1977; 127:109–112.

9. Yoon IB, King TM. A preliminary and intermediate report on a new laparoscopic tubal ring procedure. J Reprod Med. 1975; 15:54–56.

10. Yoon IB, Wheeless CR Jr, King TM. A preliminary report on a new laparoscopic sterilization approach: the silicone rubber band technique. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1974; 120:132–136.

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