Catherine Fung
Papers
2
Total Citations
10
H-Index
2
About
Dr. Catherine Fung is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is transforming perioperative care for prostate cancer patients. Her research focuses on optimizing recovery pathways, specifically through the implementation and validation of same-day discharge (SDD) protocols after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Dr. Fung’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of SDD for multiport RARP, challenging the traditional overnight-stay model and showing that patients can recover safely at home without increased complications. Her work on assessing decision regret has been pivotal, revealing that patients who undergo SDD do not experience higher levels of regret, thereby validating this patient-centered approach. With her most-cited papers each garnering 5 citations, her impact is growing as a pioneer in outpatient urologic oncology. Dr. Fung’s research not only reduces healthcare costs but also enhances patient autonomy and satisfaction, marking her as a key figure in the shift toward value-based, minimally invasive surgical care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2