Miko Yu

NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University

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Dr. Miko Yu is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Her major contributions lie in refining robotic-assisted surgery and pioneering office-based, targeted biopsy methods. Notably, her 2021 study on clipless robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, which has garnered 14 citations, demonstrated that eliminating clips during the procedure can improve perioperative outcomes without compromising safety—a significant step toward simplifying and enhancing recovery in robotic surgery. Dr. Yu also led an IDEAL Stage 2a investigation into in-office, transperineal MRI/ultrasound software fusion targeted prostate biopsy. This work, published in 2019, established the feasibility and accuracy of performing this advanced biopsy under local anesthesia, moving a traditionally hospital-based procedure into a more accessible, patient-friendly outpatient setting. By validating this approach, she has helped reduce the burden of prostate cancer diagnosis, improving patient comfort and expanding access to precision-guided biopsies. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Yu’s research is shaping the future of urologic oncology, making procedures safer, less invasive, and more widely available.