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Zhiqiang Chen is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery for urological malignancies, with a particular focus on prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma. His most influential contribution — a widely cited 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP) — has garnered 65 citations and provided the field with a rigorous, updated assessment of safety and surgical feasibility, helping to guide clinical decision-making at a critical period of adoption for robotic platforms. Building on this foundation, Chen has continued to refine surgical approaches for renal tumors, comparing transperitoneal and retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy for lower pole renal masses and investigating cutting-edge robotic techniques for the notoriously complex management of renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena cava tumor thrombus — a condition historically addressed only through open surgery. Together, these contributions reflect a career dedicated to advancing evidence-based, minimally invasive oncological surgery, reducing patient morbidity, and pushing the boundaries of what robotic technology can achieve in urology. His work is essential reading for surgical oncologists and trainees navigating this rapidly evolving field.