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Ryan Kopp is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the surgical management of kidney and prostate cancers, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. His most cited study, the 2012 paper on the RENAL Nephrometry Score, demonstrated that this standardized anatomical classification system is a strong predictor of both the operative approach chosen for partial nephrectomy and the risk of postoperative urine leak—a finding that has accrued 91 citations and helped guide surgical decision-making for renal masses. Kopp also contributed to the international multi-institutional evaluation of laparoendoscopic single-site nephroureterectomy (LESS-NU) for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, establishing this approach as a feasible minimally invasive alternative. Additionally, his work on perioperative management includes early investigations into the safety of continuing aspirin therapy during robotic radical prostatectomy, addressing a critical clinical dilemma for patients with cardiac stents. Through these contributions, Kopp has advanced the evidence base for tailored, less invasive surgical strategies in urologic oncology, directly impacting patient selection and perioperative care.