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Jorge Pereira is a pioneering surgeon whose work has reshaped the landscape of robotic-assisted urologic oncology. His research centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy and prostatectomy. Pereira’s most influential work, “Pulmonary Resection Using a Total Endoscopic Robotic Video-Assisted Approach” (164 citations), demonstrates his early adoption and refinement of robotic platforms for complex procedures. He has made critical contributions to understanding perioperative outcomes, notably through his analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, which compared open versus minimally invasive partial nephrectomy (37 citations). Pereira also introduced the concept of the “BMI Paradox” in robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (17 citations), challenging conventional assumptions about obesity and surgical risk. His recent work on same-day discharge after robotic radical prostatectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection (6 citations) and his survey of positioning trends for robotic prostatectomy (5 citations) reflect his commitment to improving patient recovery and surgical safety. Through these studies, Pereira has helped establish evidence-based benchmarks for robotic surgery, influencing clinical practice and advancing the field toward safer, more efficient patient care.