Kidon Chang
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Total Citations
396
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About
Dr. Kidon Chang is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. His major contributions lie in refining surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes, most notably through the Retzius-sparing approach to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. In a landmark propensity score-matched analysis of 1,863 patients (87 citations), Dr. Chang demonstrated that this technique conveys significantly earlier regain of continence compared to conventional methods, a finding that has reshaped clinical practice. He also spearheaded the ROSULA Collaborative Group, producing multicenter analyses on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for clinical T2 renal tumors (147 citations) and robotic versus laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (54 citations), establishing benchmarks for minimally invasive renal surgery. Beyond these outcomes, Dr. Chang has investigated predictors of Gleason score upgrading and the safety of Retzius-sparing surgery in patients with prior transurethral prostate surgery. His work on proctorship and mentoring in robotic surgery, as well as his forward-looking review of novel robotic systems, underscores his commitment to standardizing training and anticipating future directions in the field. With over 300 cumulative citations, Dr. Chang’s research continues to guide surgeons toward safer, more effective, and patient-centered robotic urologic care.
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- 5Proctorship and mentoring: Its backbone and application in robotic surgery30 citations · 2016
- 6Novel robotic systems and future directions22 citations · 2018
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