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Benjamin Chung is a distinguished Urologic Oncologist specializing in the treatment of prostate and kidney cancer. As the Director of Robotic Surgery at Stanford University, he leads the largest surgical experience in robotic prostatectomy and robotic kidney surgeries in California, achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Chung's research centers on enhancing surgical management outcomes for urologic cancers, with a focus on understanding the causative factors that lead to malignancies, aiming to promote future preventative strategies. His laboratory is currently concentrated on the epidemiology of urologic cancer, particularly kidney cancer, to broaden understanding of its causes and risk factors. Despite the known risk factors surrounding kidney cancer, many correlations remain unclear, including toxicologic, pharmacologic, and lifestyle factors. Dr. Chung is also heavily involved in clinical trials and innovative studies designed to evaluate new treatment methods for patients suffering from renal cell carcinoma, working towards personalized approaches to kidney cancer management.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Leading advancements in urologic surgery and oncology.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Overseeing robotic surgical procedures for urologic cancers.
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