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Alan Thong’s research has centered on advancing the precision and outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), particularly for complex patient populations. His major contributions include demonstrating that robotic prostatectomy in overweight and obese patients yields favorable oncological and functional outcomes, challenging earlier assumptions about surgical risks in this group. Thong’s work on the learning curve for RARP, analyzing 700 consecutive procedures, showed continued improvement in perioperative, pathological, and continence outcomes, providing crucial benchmarks for surgical training. He also developed predictive models for high-risk disease, such as identifying preoperative parameters that predict favorable pathology in patients with biopsy Gleason 8–10 cancer, and evaluating nomograms for seminal vesicle invasion. His most cited paper (185 citations) on robotic prostatectomy in obese patients remains a foundational reference. Additionally, Thong has explored strategies to reduce opioid use after radical cystectomy, reflecting a commitment to improving postoperative recovery. His research has been validated through multi-institutional studies and has directly influenced clinical decision-making in urologic oncology.
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