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Chanwoo Lee is a leading figure in pediatric and adult urologic surgery, renowned for advancing minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of kidney and prostate conditions. His research centers on comparing the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches, with a particular focus on preserving renal function and improving postoperative quality of life. Lee’s most cited work (73 citations) provides a pivotal comparative analysis of pediatric pyeloplasty methods, demonstrating that robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty offers outcomes comparable to open surgery while reducing morbidity. In a landmark 2016 study (19 citations), he used Tc 99m-DTPA renal scintigraphy to objectively show that robot-assisted partial nephrectomy preserves renal function as effectively as open surgery, challenging traditional surgical paradigms. His meticulous matched-pair analysis further confirmed these findings, while his innovative use of 3.0-T MRI to predict erectile function recovery after radical prostatectomy represents a significant step toward personalized surgical planning. With a growing body of evidence supporting robotic urology, Lee’s work has directly influenced clinical guidelines and training protocols, establishing him as a key architect of modern, function-sparing urologic surgery.