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Benedikt Ebner is a leading urological researcher whose work leverages large-scale, real-world data to transform surgical practice. His primary research areas encompass robotic urology, focal therapy for prostate cancer, and the surgical management of testicular cancer. Ebner’s major contribution is the creation and analysis of the GeRmAn Nationwide inpatient Data (GRAND) study, a powerful registry that provides high-quality, population-level evidence often missing from clinical guidelines. Through the GRAND study, he has critically evaluated the evolution of robotic surgery, demonstrating its real-world perioperative outcomes and challenging the lack of guideline recommendations. His work on focal therapy for prostate cancer has systematically compared complication rates across different modalities, offering crucial safety data for clinicians and patients. Additionally, his analysis of retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for testicular cancer has clarified the impact of surgical approach and hospital caseload on outcomes. With his most-cited paper, “Evolution of Robotic Urology in Clinical Practice,” already garnering 29 citations, Ebner’s research is rapidly shaping evidence-based urology. His dedication to mining national inpatient data positions him as a pivotal figure in bridging the gap between surgical innovation and rigorous, real-world validation.