Hung-Jui Tan

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Michigan Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Hung-Jui Tan is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes for renal and prostate cancers, with a particular focus on minimally invasive robotic techniques. His major contributions include landmark comparative studies of surgical approaches, most notably his 2017 investigation of retroperitoneal versus transperitoneal robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN), which has garnered 42 citations and provided critical insights into perioperative outcomes and cost efficiency using time-driven activity-based costing. Tan also advanced the understanding of surveillance strategies for small renal masses through his 2012 work (30 citations), helping to refine criteria for active monitoring versus intervention. Additionally, his 2016 parallel comparative trial on bladder neck intussusception during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (10 citations) demonstrated technical innovations that improve functional recovery. Collectively, Tan’s research bridges surgical technique, patient selection, and health economics, offering evidence-based guidance for urologic oncology. His work is particularly valuable for trainees and clinicians seeking to balance oncologic control with quality of life and resource utilization in robotic surgery.