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Dr. Judd Boczko is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), particularly through the extraperitoneal approach. His work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes by examining how patient-specific anatomical factors—such as prostate size, pelvic dimensions, and obesity—impact the complexity and success of robotic prostate surgery. In his landmark 2007 study (88 citations), Boczko demonstrated that while large prostates pose technical challenges, extraperitoneal RARP remains safe and effective. He further contributed to surgical technique through a randomized trial comparing extraperitoneal and transperitoneal access (38 citations), providing critical evidence for approach selection. His investigation into RARP in obese patients (30 citations) addressed a growing clinical need, showing that obesity does not preclude successful outcomes. Boczko also explored the influence of pelvic size on surgical difficulty (14 citations) and reported a rare case of RARP in a patient with a pelvic kidney. Notably, he contributed to visionary work on microrobots in urologic surgery, hinting at the future of minimally invasive techniques. With a career dedicated to refining robotic prostatectomy, Boczko’s research has directly informed surgical decision-making and improved patient care.