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Jonathan Hwang is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of robotic prostate surgery. His primary research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer through minimally invasive techniques. Hwang’s most impactful contribution is his landmark multi-institutional study on robotic and laparoscopic simple prostatectomy for large prostate glands, which has garnered nearly 200 citations and established evidence-based benchmarks for perioperative outcomes. He further demonstrated the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted surgery for glands exceeding 100 grams, a patient population traditionally requiring open surgery. In the oncologic realm, Hwang has made critical contributions by comparing robotic-assisted prostatectomy with open radical retropubic prostatectomy for locally advanced prostate cancer, showing comparable oncologic efficacy. More recently, he has explored innovative approaches like salvage Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy, aiming to reduce complications in high-risk patients. Through these international, multi-surgeon collaborations, Hwang has helped define best practices and expand the role of robotics in complex urologic procedures, directly improving patient recovery and surgical safety.