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Christina Sze is a surgeon-scientist whose research sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgical innovation, pediatric urology, and opioid stewardship. Her work is defined by a commitment to refining surgical techniques—particularly robotic-assisted approaches—to improve patient outcomes while reducing perioperative morbidity. Her most cited paper, "Robotic Resection of a Nerve Sheath Tumor Via a Retroperitoneal Approach" (2020, 22 citations), tackles the technical challenge of resecting complex lumbar spine tumors, demonstrating how robotic precision can access difficult anatomical regions while minimizing tissue disruption. This work highlights her expertise in translating advanced robotics into safer, more effective procedures. Sze also contributes to the national conversation on postoperative pain management; her study "Predictors and Trends of Opioid-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy From a Large National Cohort" (2022, 3 citations) analyzes large-scale data to identify factors that reduce opioid reliance after major surgery. Additionally, her multi-institutional retrospective analysis comparing open and robot-assisted approaches for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in infants under 12 months (2025, 1 citation) pushes the boundaries of pediatric minimally invasive surgery. Though early in her career, Sze’s work signals a focused trajectory toward evidence-based, patient-centered surgical care that prioritizes both technical excellence and systemic improvements in recovery.