Bonnie Choy

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Bonnie Choy is a prominent urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes in prostate cancer treatment, with a particular focus on robot-assisted laparoscopic techniques. Her most cited study, a landmark 2013 analysis of 2,608 cases, demonstrated the critical role of frozen section analysis of surgical margins during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. This work provided robust evidence that real-time margin assessment can reduce positive surgical margins, directly enhancing oncologic control and patient prognosis. With 29 citations, this study has become a foundational reference for surgeons adopting intraoperative pathology guidance. Dr. Choy’s contributions have helped refine precision in robotic surgery, bridging the gap between surgical technique and pathological evaluation. Her research underscores a commitment to evidence-based practice, offering actionable insights that improve both immediate surgical outcomes and long-term cancer-free survival. For students and researchers in urologic oncology, her work exemplifies how large-scale clinical data can drive meaningful advancements in surgical care.