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Dr. Hakushi Kim is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining surgical outcomes in robot-assisted procedures for prostate and kidney cancers. His primary research areas include the optimization of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy, with a particular focus on preoperative risk stratification and surgical planning. Dr. Kim’s major contributions include identifying the clinical impact of psoas muscle volume on the development of inguinal hernia following prostatectomy (27 citations), a finding that helps surgeons counsel patients on postoperative complications. He has also investigated factors affecting operative time in robot-assisted prostatectomy (21 citations), providing data to improve surgical efficiency. Most notably, Dr. Kim introduced a novel preoperative predictor—tumor contact surface area—to assess the risk of collecting system entry during partial nephrectomy, offering a more nuanced tool than traditional nephrometry scores. This work, published in 2023, demonstrates his commitment to advancing precision in urologic oncology. With a growing citation record, Dr. Kim’s research is shaping evidence-based practices in robotic urologic surgery, directly benefiting both surgical teams and patient outcomes.