Howard Jung
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About
Howard Jung is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the implementation, training, and outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) for prostate cancer treatment. Operating within one of the largest health maintenance organizations in the United States, Jung has made significant contributions to understanding how robotic surgical programs can be rapidly and effectively deployed in large, diverse healthcare settings. Among his most impactful contributions is his research on surgical training and its effect on clinical outcomes, demonstrating how structured robotic training programs influence both surgical precision and pathologic results — work that has garnered 37 citations and shaped how institutions approach robotic surgery credentialing. His 2010 study on rapid RALP program implementation provided a practical roadmap for large healthcare systems adopting robotic technology. Jung has also examined nuanced technical challenges, such as the impact of median lobe anatomy on surgical margin rates, and explored how prior laparoscopic experience affects a surgeon's proficiency curve with robotic systems. Beyond surgical technique, Jung has broadened his scope to patient-centered outcomes, notably assessing health-related quality of life across a contemporary, diverse prostate cancer population — research that underscores his commitment to holistic, equitable cancer care evaluation.
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