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Mika Raitanen is a pioneering urological surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery, particularly through three-dimensional laparoscopic prostatectomy (3D-LRP). His major contributions lie in systematically evaluating 3D-LRP as a cost-effective alternative to robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), demonstrating that it can achieve comparable oncologic and functional outcomes while significantly reducing costs. In his landmark prospective randomized controlled trial, Raitanen compared 3D-LRP and RALP, reporting 12-month outcomes that have shaped surgical decision-making. His work on the learning curve for 3D-LRP, analyzing the first 200 cases, provides essential guidance for surgeons adopting this technique. With over 19 citations across his most influential papers, Raitanen’s research has established 3D-LRP as a viable, high-quality option in prostate cancer surgery. Notably, his multicenter study further validated these findings across different surgical settings, reinforcing the reproducibility of his results. Raitanen’s contributions are especially valuable for healthcare systems seeking to balance surgical excellence with economic sustainability, making him a key figure in the evolution of laparoscopic prostate surgery.