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Daniel Yong is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), with a particular focus on the impact of patient factors such as obesity. His major contributions include identifying key predictors of prolonged operative time, such as body mass index (BMI), and pinpointing which specific surgical steps—like bladder neck dissection and vesicourethral anastomosis—are most affected. This granular analysis has helped surgeons better plan and execute procedures for higher-risk populations. His seminal paper, “Predictors of prolonged operative time during robot‐assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy” (28 citations), established a foundational understanding of operative efficiency. He further advanced the field by investigating whether BMI influences the rate and location of positive surgical margins (12 citations), directly addressing oncologic safety in obese patients. Yong also contributed to the evolution of minimally invasive kidney surgery with his work on endopyelotomy versus robotic pyeloplasty (27 citations). With over 90 combined citations across his most-cited works, his research provides actionable insights that improve both surgical planning and patient outcomes, making him a respected voice in the era of robotic urologic surgery.