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Dapeng Wu is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for prostate and kidney cancers. His most influential contribution is a landmark 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) with laparoscopic and open approaches. This highly cited study (137 citations) provided crucial evidence that RARP offers superior perioperative, functional, and oncologic outcomes for prostate cancer patients, helping to establish robotic surgery as a preferred standard of care worldwide. More recently, Wu has pioneered the use of three-dimensional virtual imaging to improve surgical planning for robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy. His innovative 2024 study demonstrates that 3D virtual models significantly enhance the predictive accuracy of the SPARE nephrometry score for achieving "Tetrafecta" outcomes—the optimal combination of cancer control, renal function preservation, and complication avoidance. By integrating cutting-edge imaging technology with surgical decision-making, Wu is helping to personalize and optimize outcomes for patients with renal masses. His work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology, robotics, and medical imaging, with growing impact in the field.
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