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David Dothan is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (RALP) for treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children. His most influential work, a 2020 study on the learning curve for RALP in pediatric patients (32 citations), established critical benchmarks for surgeons transitioning to this complex procedure, defining the number of cases required to achieve excellence. Dothan’s subsequent 2021 paper (12 citations) provided compelling evidence that RALP is a safe and effective alternative to traditional open pyeloplasty in children, offering reduced morbidity and faster recovery. His contributions have directly shaped clinical guidelines and training protocols, helping to standardize robotic surgery in pediatric urology. By systematically demonstrating how surgeons can master this technique while maintaining high success rates, Dothan has accelerated the adoption of robotic approaches in children’s hospitals worldwide. His work continues to influence surgical education and patient outcomes, making him a key figure in the evolution of pediatric minimally invasive surgery.