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Mike Nguyen is a pioneer in robotic urologic surgery, with a career defined by advancing minimally invasive techniques and surgical technology. His key research areas include robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, continence outcomes after prostatectomy, and the development of novel interfaces for telementoring and surgical visualization. Nguyen’s most impactful work, a 2008 matched-pair comparison of robotic versus laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (186 citations), demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach in a high-volume centre, helping to establish robotic partial nephrectomy as a standard of care. He also made significant contributions to postoperative quality of life, showing in a 2008 study (121 citations) that posterior musculofascial plate reconstruction during robotic prostatectomy improves early continence. Beyond direct patient care, Nguyen has driven innovation in surgical education and technology. He co-developed a novel telementoring interface for the da Vinci robot (66 citations), enabling remote guidance of trainees, and is currently assessing a multi-resolution foveated laparoscope designed to enhance situational awareness during laparoscopic surgery. His work bridges clinical excellence and technological advancement, cementing his role as a leader in the evolution of robotic urology.