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Sonam Patel is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing the surgical management of prostate cancer, particularly through the use of robot-assisted techniques. Her major contributions center on comparative effectiveness research, evaluating salvage treatments for recurrent prostate cancer following primary therapy. In a landmark 2021 study (28 citations), she demonstrated that salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (sRARP) is a viable option for locally recurrent disease, providing critical outcome data through propensity-matched analysis against primary RARP. Patel has also pioneered innovations in surgical education; her VROBOT trial (2022, 10 citations) established the effectiveness of virtual classroom training for robotic surgery, offering an evidence-based, scalable approach to standardizing surgical curricula. Additionally, her work on reducing unnecessary blood tests after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (2021) has led to new clinical recommendations that improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. With over 60 cumulative citations, Patel’s research not only refines surgical decision-making for complex prostate cancer cases but also shapes the future of surgical training, making her a key figure in the integration of technology and evidence-based practice in urologic oncology.