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Dr. Hedong Han is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for prostate cancer, particularly through the comparative analysis of robotic and open surgical techniques. His major contributions center on understanding how patient-specific factors—such as morbid obesity and HIV status—influence perioperative risks in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALRP). In his most-cited study (2020, 20 citations), Dr. Han demonstrated that morbid obesity is significantly associated with worse perioperative outcomes, providing critical guidance for surgical planning in high-risk populations. His comprehensive comparison of robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy (2020, 11 citations) using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample revealed superior outcomes for the robotic approach, helping to solidify its role as the standard of care. Additionally, his pioneering analysis of RALRP outcomes in HIV-positive patients (2019, 5 citations) addressed a previously understudied population, highlighting the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery in immunocompromised individuals. Through these impactful studies, Dr. Han has advanced evidence-based urologic practice, directly improving patient selection and surgical decision-making.