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Choung‐Soo Kim is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and clinical application of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques for urological cancers, particularly prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma. His research has systematically compared outcomes across open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted surgical approaches, providing clinicians with critical evidence to guide treatment decisions. Notably, his investigations into robot-assisted partial nephrectomy — including pioneering use of DTPA renal scintigraphy to objectively assess postoperative renal function recovery — have demonstrated the functional advantages of robotic techniques over traditional approaches, with key studies accumulating over 20 citations each. His prospective randomized controlled trial examining tamsulosin's role in reducing urinary retention following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy reflects his commitment to improving patient recovery protocols. Kim has also contributed to large-scale collaborative research, including the Asian Prostate Cancer (A-CaP) study, underscoring his influence beyond a single institution. With a body of work spanning surgical technique optimization, functional oncological outcomes, and postoperative care across hundreds of patients, Kim stands as a meaningful contributor to the evolving landscape of robotic urology in Asia and internationally.