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Xupeng Zhao is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic kidney and bladder surgery. His work focuses on optimizing surgical approaches for complex renal tumors, particularly through comparative studies of robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy techniques. Zhao's landmark 2020 study comparing robot-assisted and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumors (23 citations) established critical evidence for minimally invasive approaches to these challenging cases. He has further refined surgical decision-making by systematically comparing transperitoneal versus retroperitoneal robotic approaches for both upper and lower pole renal tumors, with his 2022 study on upper pole tumors accumulating 15 citations. Beyond kidney surgery, Zhao has made notable contributions to bladder reconstruction, developing the innovative "nerve-spring technique" for robotic intracorporeal Studer's orthotopic neobladder, which aims to achieve functional trifecta outcomes in male patients. His comprehensive 2025 study on oncological and functional outcomes of this complex procedure demonstrates his sustained commitment to improving patient quality of life. With a research portfolio spanning over 50 citations, Zhao continues to shape evidence-based practice in robotic urologic oncology.