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Ken Jacobsohn is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive kidney and prostate surgery, particularly through robotic-assisted techniques. His major contributions lie in defining the optimal surgical approach for complex renal masses, especially in challenging patient populations. His landmark study, "Robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy: a large multi-institutional analysis," with 54 citations, provided critical comparative effectiveness data from the ROSULA Collaborative Group, establishing robotic surgery as a safe and effective alternative. He further shaped clinical guidelines by demonstrating that robotic partial nephrectomy offers significant benefits over radical nephrectomy in elderly patients with large tumors (36 citations), challenging traditional treatment paradigms. Jacobsohn also investigated how obesity and overweight status affect surgical outcomes and survival after minimally invasive kidney surgery for advanced-stage (cT2-4) renal masses (12 citations), offering vital insights for perioperative risk stratification. Additionally, his earlier work on robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy revealed that patients with prior transurethral resection of the prostate face higher positive surgical margin rates, a finding that continues to inform preoperative counseling. Through these impactful studies, Jacobsohn has helped refine patient selection and surgical decision-making in robotic urologic oncology.