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Lien My Diep is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical techniques for prostate cancer, particularly through the transition from laparoscopic to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. Her major contributions include demonstrating that preoperative MRI does not significantly reduce positive surgical margins in a randomized clinical trial (69 citations), a finding that challenged prevailing assumptions and informed surgical planning. Diep also led a landmark prospective study tracking quality-of-life outcomes over 36 months after switching from laparoscopic to robot-assisted surgery (48 citations), providing crucial evidence on patient recovery and functional preservation. Her comparative analysis of oncological outcomes and complications between these approaches (16 citations) further solidified the safety and efficacy of robotic techniques. More recently, she has explored robotic salvage pelvic lymph node dissection for locoregional recurrence after radical prostatectomy, offering new hope for patients with limited treatment options. With a career dedicated to refining prostate cancer surgery, Diep’s work has directly shaped clinical guidelines and improved surgical precision, making her a pivotal figure in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic oncology.