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Erik Lehman is a urology researcher whose work focuses on surgical education, training outcomes, and perioperative risk assessment. His key research areas include the balance between open and robotic surgical training in urology residency, the impact of residency program expansion on trainee experience, and the use of predictive tools to improve surgical outcomes. Lehman’s most notable contribution is his investigation into whether graduating urology residents achieve adequate exposure to both open and robotic techniques, a critical issue as robotic surgery becomes more prevalent. His 2019 study on this topic, which has garnered 18 citations, highlights the need for monitoring surgical technique distribution to ensure comprehensive training. Additionally, his 2018 work evaluating the ACS NSQIP surgical risk calculator in partial nephrectomy patients (16 citations) demonstrates his commitment to evidence-based perioperative care. More recently, his 2023 study on residency program expansion (4 citations) provides reassuring evidence that growth in training programs does not compromise case log experience. Lehman’s research directly informs urology residency curriculum design and surgical quality improvement, making his work essential reading for educators, trainees, and clinicians navigating the evolving landscape of urological surgery.