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Anthony Bates is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to improve both oncological safety and functional outcomes for prostate cancer patients. His major contributions include pioneering evidence on the safety of selective nerve sparing in high-risk prostate cancer during RARP, a study that has garnered 44 citations and helped shift clinical practice toward more aggressive nerve preservation without compromising cancer control. Bates also identified predictive factors for persistently elevated PSA after RARP, a critical insight for postoperative surveillance that has been cited 26 times. Notably, he introduced the use of Indocyanine Green and near-infrared fluorescence technology to identify the “landmark artery” during RARP, a video-illustrated technique (17 citations) that enhances surgical precision by improving visualization of critical vascular structures. This innovative approach has been recognized for its potential to reduce complications and improve outcomes. Bates’ work, totaling over 87 citations, directly impacts the daily decisions of surgeons performing robotic prostatectomies, making him a key figure in advancing minimally invasive urologic oncology.