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Raphael Rocha is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted urologic surgery, with a particular focus on improving training methodologies and standardizing clinical practices for prostate cancer treatment. His most influential work, "Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP): a new way to training" (2015), has garnered 18 citations and addresses a critical gap in surgical education—how to effectively train surgeons in the high-stakes environment of robotic surgery. By proposing innovative training frameworks, Rocha has helped shape how new generations of urologists acquire proficiency in RALP. Building on this foundation, he co-authored "Recommendations on robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a Brazilian experts’ consensus" (2021), which synthesizes the collective expertise of Brazilian specialists to establish evidence-based guidelines for the procedure. This consensus paper, with 4 citations, reflects his role in fostering national collaboration and standardizing care. Rocha’s contributions are particularly significant in the context of expanding robotic surgery access in Brazil, where his work bridges the gap between global best practices and local clinical realities. His research continues to influence both surgical training and patient outcomes in robotic urology.