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Surgeon Benjamin Chung's father discouraged him from entering the medical field, but Chung decided to become a doctor anyway.
Benjamin I. Chung, MD
Urologic oncologist, Urologic specialist, Urologist, Genitourinary specialist
Associate Professor of Urology at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Benjamin I. Chung, MD is a Urologic Oncologist specializing in the treatment of prostate and kidney cancer. As Director of Robotic Surgery, he has one of the largest surgical experiences in robotic prostatectomy and robotic kidney surgeries in the Bay Area and his excellent outcomes have resulted in his election to Castle Connolly Top Doctors and Best Doctors in San Francisco.
Dr. Chung's research focuses upon improving outcomes of surgical management of urologic cancers and in better understanding the causative factors in the formation of these malignancies to allow for future preventative action.
Dr. Chung's research focuses upon improving outcomes of surgical management of urologic cancers and in better understanding the causative factors in the formation of these malignancies to allow for future preventative action.
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-5544
- 1000 Welch Road
- Suite 100
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-5546
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 2589 Samaritan Drive
- San Jose , CA 95124
- Phone: 408-426-4900
- 2589 Samaritan Drive
- San Jose , CA 95124
- Phone: 408-426-4900
Practice Areas
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Testicular Cancer
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Urology, American Board of Urology (2008)
- B.A., Amherst College, Classics (1995)
- Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (2006)
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Heart Center (2006) OH
- Medical Education: Jefferson Medical College (1999) PA
- M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Medicine (1999)
- Residency, Lahey Clinic, Urology (2005)
- Residency: Lahey Clinic Hospital (2005) MA
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital (2000) MA
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2001) MA
- Internship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery (2000)
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery (2001)
- M.S., Stanford University, Epidemiology (2014)
Honors & Awards
- Best Doctors, Castle Connolly (2013-present)
- Best Doctors, San Francisco Magazine (2015-present)
- Recognition, Who's Who in America (2007-present)
Administrative Appointments
- Director, Robotic Surgery (2009 - Present)
- Executive Committee Member, Stanford School of Medicine Faculty Senate (2015 - Present)
Publications
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The outcome of stopping prophylactic antibiotics in older children with vesicoureteral reflux
Cooper, C. S., Chung, B. I., Kirsch, A. J., Canning, D. A., & Snyder, H. M. (2000). The outcome of stopping prophylactic antibiotics in older children with vesicoureteral reflux. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 163(1), 269–272. -
Expression of the proto-oncogene Axl in renal cell carcinoma
Chung, B. I., Malkowicz, S. B., Nguyen, T. B., Libertino, J. A., & McGarvey, T. W. (2003). Expression of the proto-oncogene Axl in renal cell carcinoma. DNA AND CELL BIOLOGY, 22(8), 533–540. -
The use of bowel for ureteral replacement for complex ureteral reconstruction: Long-term results
Chung, B. I., Hamawy, K. J., Zinman, L. N., & Libertino, J. A. (2006). The use of bowel for ureteral replacement for complex ureteral reconstruction: Long-term results. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 175(1), 179–183. -
Second prize: 2006 endourological society essay competition - Preliminary experience with the Niris (TM) optical coherence tomography system during laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy
Aron, M., Kaouk, J. H., Hegarty, N. J., Colombo, J. R., Haber, G.-P., Chung, B. I., … Gill, I. S. (2007). Second prize: 2006 endourological society essay competition - Preliminary experience with the Niris (TM) optical coherence tomography system during laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy. JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 21(8), 814–818.
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Ureteroscopic versus percutaneous treatment for medium-size (1-2-cm) renal calculi
Chung, B. I., Aron, M., Hegarty, N. J., & Desai, M. M. (2008). Ureteroscopic versus percutaneous treatment for medium-size (1-2-cm) renal calculi. JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 22(2), 343–346.
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Fellowship in endourology, the job search, and setting up a successful practice: An insider's view
Chung, B. I., Matin, S. F., Ost, M. C., & Winfield, H. N. (2008). Fellowship in endourology, the job search, and setting up a successful practice: An insider's view. JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 22(3), 551–557.
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Perioperative Efficacy of Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Tumors Larger than 4 cm
Simmons, M. N., Chung, B. I., & Gill, I. S. (2009). Perioperative Efficacy of Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Tumors Larger than 4 cm. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 55(1), 199–208.
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Laparoscopic Dismembered Pyeloplasty of a Retrocaval Ureter: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Chung, B. I., & Gill, I. S. (2008). Laparoscopic Dismembered Pyeloplasty of a Retrocaval Ureter: Case Report and Review of the Literature. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 54(6), 1433–1436.
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Laparoscopic splenorenal venous bypass for nutcracker syndrome
Chung, B. I., & Gill, I. S. (2009). Laparoscopic splenorenal venous bypass for nutcracker syndrome. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY, 49(5), 1319–1323.
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Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy after shrinkage of a caval tumor thrombus with sunitinib
Harshman, L. C., Srinivas, S., Kamaya, A., & Chung, B. I. (2009). Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy after shrinkage of a caval tumor thrombus with sunitinib. NATURE REVIEWS UROLOGY, 6(6), 338–343.
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Comparison of prostate cancer tumor volume and percent cancer in prediction of biochemical recurrence and cancer specific survival
Chung, B. I., Tarin, T. V., Ferrari, M., & Brooks, J. D. (2011). Comparison of prostate cancer tumor volume and percent cancer in prediction of biochemical recurrence and cancer specific survival. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 29(3), 314–318.
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Comparison of Holding Strength of Suture Anchors on Human Renal Capsule
Kimm, S., Tarin, T., Chung, B., Shinghal, R., & Reese, J. (2010). Comparison of Holding Strength of Suture Anchors on Human Renal Capsule. JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 24(2), 293–297.
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Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Pelvic Ectopic Kidney: Keys to Success
Chung, B. I., & Liao, J. C. (2010). Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in a Pelvic Ectopic Kidney: Keys to Success. JSLS-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS, 14(1), 126–129.
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Management of intraoperative splenic injury during laparoscopic urological surgery
Chung, B. I., Desai, M. M., & Gill, I. S. (2011). Management of intraoperative splenic injury during laparoscopic urological surgery. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 108(4), 572–576.
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Surgical outcomes and complications associated with presurgical tyrosine kinase inhibition for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
Harshman, L. C., Yu, R. J., Allen, G. I., Srinivas, S., Gill, H. S., & Chung, B. I. (2013). Surgical outcomes and complications associated with presurgical tyrosine kinase inhibition for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 31(3), 379–385.
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Nephron Sparing Options for the Management of Small Renal Masses
Chang, S. L., Cipriano, L. E., Harshman, L. C., Garber, A. M., & Chung, B. I. (2011). Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Nephron Sparing Options for the Management of Small Renal Masses. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 185(5), 1591–1597.
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Editorial comment.
Chung, B. I. (2011). Editorial comment. Journal of Urology, 186(5), 1848-?
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Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Completely Intraparenchymal Tumors
Chung, B. I., Lee, U. J., Kamoi, K., Canes, D. A., Aron, M., & Gill, I. S. (2011). Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Completely Intraparenchymal Tumors. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 186(6), 2182–2187.
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Three differentiation states risk-stratify bladder cancer into distinct subtypes
Volkmer, J.-P., Sahoo, D., Chin, R. K., Ho, P. L., Tang, C., Kurtova, A. V., … Chan, K. S. (2012). Three differentiation states risk-stratify bladder cancer into distinct subtypes. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 109(6), 2078–2083.
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The unidirectional barbed suture for renorrhaphy during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: stanford experience.
Jeon, S. H., Jung, S., Son, H.-S., Kimm, S. Y., & Chung, B. I. (2013). The unidirectional barbed suture for renorrhaphy during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: stanford experience. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A, 23(6), 521–525.
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Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy : Alternative Surgical Approach for Renal Masses < 4 cm
Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy : Alternative Surgical Approach for Renal Masses < 4 cm. (2004). American Journal of Urology Review, 2(10).
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Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors ? Do We Meet the Standards of Open Surgery?
Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors ? Do We Meet the Standards of Open Surgery? (2005). American Journal of Urology Review, 3(9).
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Photoacoustic imaging of the bladder: a pilot study.
Kamaya, A., Vaithilingam, S., Chung, B. I., Oralkan, O., & Khuri-Yakub, B. T. (2013). Photoacoustic imaging of the bladder: a pilot study. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine , 32(7), 1245–1250.
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Perioperative Outcomes for Laparoscopic and Robotic Compared With Open Prostatectomy Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database
Liu, J.-J., Maxwell, B. G., Panousis, P., & Chung, B. I. (2013). Perioperative Outcomes for Laparoscopic and Robotic Compared With Open Prostatectomy Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database. UROLOGY, 82(3), 579–583.
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Reply.
Liu, J.-J., & Chung, B. I. (2013). Reply. Urology, 82(3), 583-?
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TEMPORAL TRENDS IN UTILIZATION OF CYTOREDUCTIVE NEPHRECTOMY AND PATIENT SURVIVAL IN THE TARGETED THERAPY ERA
Conti, S. L., Hagedorn, J., Chung, B. I., Srinivas, S., & Leppert, J. (2013). TEMPORAL TRENDS IN UTILIZATION OF CYTOREDUCTIVE NEPHRECTOMY AND PATIENT SURVIVAL IN THE TARGETED THERAPY ERA. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 189(4), E753–E753.
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Trends and perioperative outcomes for laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database
Liu, J.-J., Leppert, J. T., Maxwell, B. G., Panousis, P., & Chung, B. I. (2014). Trends and perioperative outcomes for laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 32(4), 473–479.
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Estimating the risk of chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy
Ngo, T. C., Hurley, M. P., Thong, A. E., Jeon, S. H., Leppert, J. T., & Chung, B. I. (2013). Estimating the risk of chronic kidney disease after nephrectomy. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 20(6), 7035–7041.
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Risk factors for postoperative hemorrhage after partial nephrectomy.
Jung, S., Min, G. E., Chung, B. I., & Jeon, S. H. (2014). Risk factors for postoperative hemorrhage after partial nephrectomy. Korean Journal of Urology, 55(1), 17–22.
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Editorial comment.
Liu, J.-J., & Chung, B. I. (2014). Editorial comment. Urology, 83(2), 356-?
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Prostate cancer risk profiles of asian-american men: disentangling the effects of immigration status and race/ethnicity.
Lichtensztajn, D. Y., Gomez, S. L., Sieh, W., Chung, B. I., Cheng, I., & Brooks, J. D. (2014). Prostate cancer risk profiles of asian-american men: disentangling the effects of immigration status and race/ethnicity. Journal of Urology, 191(4), 952–956.
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Utilization of renal mass biopsy in patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Leppert, J. T., Hanley, J., Wagner, T. H., Chung, B. I., Srinivas, S., Chertow, G. M., … Saigal, C. S. (2014). Utilization of renal mass biopsy in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Urology, 83(4), 774–80.
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Reply.
Leppert, J. T., Hanley, J., Wagner, T. H., Chung, B. I., Brooks, J. D., Srinivas, S., … Saigal, C. S. (2014). Reply. Urology, 83(4), 779–780.
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National Trends of Perioperative Outcomes and Costs for Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Pyeloplasty
Varda, B. K., Johnson, E. K., Clark, C., Chung, B. I., Nelson, C. P., & Chang, S. L. (2014). National Trends of Perioperative Outcomes and Costs for Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Pyeloplasty. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 191(4), 1090–1095.
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Impact of surgeon volume on the morbidity and costs of radical cystectomy in the USA: a contemporary population-based analysis
Leow, J. J., Reese, S., Quoc-Dien Trinh, Q. D., Bellmunt, J., Chung, B. I., Kibel, A. S., & Chang, S. L. (2015). Impact of surgeon volume on the morbidity and costs of radical cystectomy in the USA: a contemporary population-based analysis. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 115(5), 713–721.
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Relating prognosis in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma to the chromophobe tumor grading system.
Weinzierl, E. P., Thong, A. E., McKenney, J. K., Jeon, S. H., & Chung, B. I. (2014). Relating prognosis in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma to the chromophobe tumor grading system. Korean Journal of Urology, 55(4), 239–244.
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Nationwide prevalence of lymph node metastases in Gleason score 3?+?3?=?6 prostate cancer.
Liu, J.-J., Lichtensztajn, D. Y., Gomez, S. L., Sieh, W., Chung, B. I., Cheng, I., & Brooks, J. D. (2014). Nationwide prevalence of lymph node metastases in Gleason score 3?+?3?=?6 prostate cancer. Pathology, 46(4), 306–310.
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The impact of robotic surgery on the surgical management of prostate cancer in the USA
Chang, S. L., Kibel, A. S., Brooks, J. D., & Chung, B. I. (2015). The impact of robotic surgery on the surgical management of prostate cancer in the USA. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 115(6), 929–936.
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Propensity-Matched Comparison of Morbidity and Costs of Open and Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomies: A Contemporary Population-Based Analysis in the United States
Leow, J. J., Reese, S. W., Jiang, W., Lipsitz, S. R., Bellmunt, J., Quoc-Dien Trinh, Q. D., … Chang, S. L. (2014). Propensity-Matched Comparison of Morbidity and Costs of Open and Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomies: A Contemporary Population-Based Analysis in the United States. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 66(3), 569–576.
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Utilization of renal mass biopsy in patients with renal cell carcinoma
Leppert, J. T., Hanley, J., Wagner, T. H., Chung, B. I., Srinivas, S., Chertow, G. M., … Saigal, C. S. (2013). Utilization of renal mass biopsy in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Presented at the 12th International Kidney Cancer Symposium, CHICAGO,IL,IL: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
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Utilization of cytoreductive nephrectomy and patient survival in the targeted therapy era
Conti, S. L., Thomas, I.-C., Hagedorn, J. C., Chung, B. I., Chertow, G. M., Wagner, T. H., … Leppert, J. T. (2013). Utilization of cytoreductive nephrectomy and patient survival in the targeted therapy era. Presented at the 12th International Kidney Cancer Symposium, CHICAGO,IL,IL: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
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Re: Nationwide prevalence of lymph node metastases in Gleason score 3?+?3?=?6 prostate cancer: authors' reply.
Sieh, W., Lichtensztajn, D. Y., Gomez, S. L., Liu, J.-J., Chung, B. I., Cheng, I., & Brooks, J. D. (2015). Re: Nationwide prevalence of lymph node metastases in Gleason score 3?+?3?=?6 prostate cancer: authors' reply. Pathology, 47(4), 394–395.
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Racial Disparities in Postoperative Complications After Radical Nephrectomy: A Population-based Analysis
Chung, B. I., Leow, J. J., Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, F., Wang, Y., Del Giudice, F., De, S., … Chang, S. L. (2015). Racial Disparities in Postoperative Complications After Radical Nephrectomy: A Population-based Analysis. UROLOGY, 85(6), 1411–1416.
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Contemporary rends in high-dose interleukin-2 use for metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the United States
Allard, C. B., Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, F., Harshman, L. C., Choueiri, T. K., Faiena, I., Modi, P., … Chang, S. L. (2015). Contemporary rends in high-dose interleukin-2 use for metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the United States. UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 33(11).
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The Contemporary Incidence and Sequelae of Rhabdomyolysis Following Extirpative Renal Surgery: A Population Based Analysis
Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, F., Tinay, I., Allard, C. B., Su, L.-M., Preston, M. A., Quoc-Dien Trinh, Q. D., … Chang, S. L. (2016). The Contemporary Incidence and Sequelae of Rhabdomyolysis Following Extirpative Renal Surgery: A Population Based Analysis. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 195(2), 399–405.
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Robot-assisted Versus Open Radical Prostatectomy: A Contemporary Analysis of an All-payer Discharge Database
Leow, J. J., Chang, S. L., Meyer, C. P., Wang, Y., Hanske, J., Sammon, J. D., … Quoc-Dien Trinh, Q. D. (2016). Robot-assisted Versus Open Radical Prostatectomy: A Contemporary Analysis of an All-payer Discharge Database. EUROPEAN UROLOGY, 70(5), 837–845.
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Trends in utilisation, perioperative outcomes, and costs of nephroureterectomies in the management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a 10-year population-based analysis
Tinay, I., Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, F., Leow, J. J., Allard, C. B., Rodriguez, D., Wang, Y., … Chang, S. L. (2016). Trends in utilisation, perioperative outcomes, and costs of nephroureterectomies in the management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: a 10-year population-based analysis. BJU INTERNATIONAL, 117(6), 954–960.
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Robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy utilization in hospitals offering robotics.
Yanamadala, S., Chung, B. I., & Hernandez-Boussard, T. M. (2016). Robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy utilization in hospitals offering robotics. Canadian Journal of Urology, 23(3), 8279–8284.
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Robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy utilization in hospitals offering robotics
Yanamadala, S., Chung, B. I., & Hernandez-Boussard, T. M. (2016). Robot-assisted versus open radical prostatectomy utilization in hospitals offering robotics. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 23(3), 8280–8285.
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Variation in the Intensity of Care for Patients with Uncomplicated Renal Colic Presenting to U.S. Emergency Departments.
Elder, J. W., Delgado, M. K., Chung, B. I., Pirrotta, E. A., & Wang, N. E. (2016). Variation in the Intensity of Care for Patients with Uncomplicated Renal Colic Presenting to U.S. Emergency Departments. Journal of Emergency Medicine.
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Surgeon and Hospital Level Variation in the Costs of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Cole, A. P., Leow, J. J., Chang, S. L., Chung, B. I., Meyer, C. P., Kibel, A. S., … Quoc-Dien Trinh, Q. D. (2016). Surgeon and Hospital Level Variation in the Costs of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 196(4), 1090–1095.
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Robotic versus open pediatric ureteral reimplantation: Costs and complications from a nationwide sample
Kurtz, M. P., Leow, J. J., Varda, B. K., Logvinenko, T., Yu, R. N., Nelson, C. P., … Chang, S. L. (2016). Robotic versus open pediatric ureteral reimplantation: Costs and complications from a nationwide sample. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC UROLOGY, 12(6).
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Contemporary Trends in the Management of Renal Trauma in the United States: A National Community Hospital Population-based Analysis
Dagenais, J., Leow, J. J., Haider, A. H., Wang, Y., Chung, B. I., Chang, S. L., & Eswara, J. R. (2016). Contemporary Trends in the Management of Renal Trauma in the United States: A National Community Hospital Population-based Analysis. UROLOGY, 97, 98–104.
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The Decline of the Open Ureteral Reimplant in the United States: National Data From 2003 to 2013.
Kurtz, M. P., Leow, J. J., Varda, B. K., Logvinenko, T., McQuaid, J. W., Yu, R. N., … Chang, S. L. (2017). The Decline of the Open Ureteral Reimplant in the United States: National Data From 2003 to 2013. Urology, 100, 193–97.
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The Prognostic Role of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer.
Busetto, G. M., Ferro, M., Del Giudice, F., Antonini, G., Chung, B. I., Sperduti, I., … De Berardinis, E. (2017). The Prognostic Role of Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC) in High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer.
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Contemporary Trends In Utilization And Perioperative Outcomes Of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy In The United States From 2003 To 2014.
Leow, J. J., Meyer, C. P., Wang, Y., Chang, S., Chung, B. I., Trinh, Q.-D., … Bhojani, N. (2017). Contemporary Trends In Utilization And Perioperative Outcomes Of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy In The United States From 2003 To 2014. Journal of Endourology.
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Distal Corporal Anchoring Stitch: A Technique to Address Distal Corporal Crossovers and Impending Lateral Extrusions of a Penile Prosthesis.
Antonini, G., Busetto, G. M., Del Giudice, F., Ferro, M., Chung, B. I., Conti, S. L., … Perito, P. E. (2017). Distal Corporal Anchoring Stitch: A Technique to Address Distal Corporal Crossovers and Impending Lateral Extrusions of a Penile Prosthesis. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 14(6), 767–73.
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy and Subsequent Dementia.
Kim, J. H., & Chung, B. I. (2017). Androgen Deprivation Therapy and Subsequent Dementia. JAMA Oncology.
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The Impact of Surgeon Volume on Perioperative Outcomes and Cost for Patients Receiving Robotic Partial Nephrectomy.
Khandwala, Y. S., Jeong, I. G., Kim, J. H., Han, D. H., Li, S., Wang, Y., … Chung, B. I. (2017). The Impact of Surgeon Volume on Perioperative Outcomes and Cost for Patients Receiving Robotic Partial Nephrectomy. Journal of Endourology.
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Incident CKD after Radical or Partial Nephrectomy.
Leppert, J. T., Lamberts, R. W., Thomas, I.-C. C., Chung, B. I., Sonn, G. A., Skinner, E. C., … Brooks, J. D. (2017). Incident CKD after Radical or Partial Nephrectomy. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN.
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Association of Robotic-Assisted vs Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy With Perioperative Outcomes and Health Care Costs, 2003 to 2015.
Jeong, I. G., Khandwala, Y. S., Kim, J. H., Han, D. H., Li, S., Wang, Y., … Chung, B. I. (2017). Association of Robotic-Assisted vs Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy With Perioperative Outcomes and Health Care Costs, 2003 to 2015. JAMA, 318(16), 1561–68.
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Discrepancies on the association between androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer and subsequent dementia: meta-analysis and meta-regression.
Kim, J. H., Lee, B., Han, D. H., Chung, K. J., Jeong, I. G., & Chung, B. I. (2017). Discrepancies on the association between androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer and subsequent dementia: meta-analysis and meta-regression. Oncotarget, 8(42), 73087–97.
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Adrenalectomy for benign and malignant disease: utilization and outcomes by surgeon specialty and surgical approach from 2003-2013.
Faiena, I., Tabakin, A., Leow, J., Patel, N., Modi, P. K., Salmasi, A. H., … Singer, E. A. (2017). Adrenalectomy for benign and malignant disease: utilization and outcomes by surgeon specialty and surgical approach from 2003-2013. The Canadian Journal of Urology, 24(5), 8990–97.
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The incidence of unsuccessful partial nephrectomy within the United States: A nationwide population-based analysis from 2003 to 2015.
Khandwala, Y. S., Jeong, I. G., Kim, J. H., Han, D. H., Li, S., Wang, Y., … Chung, B. I. (2017). The incidence of unsuccessful partial nephrectomy within the United States: A nationwide population-based analysis from 2003 to 2015. Urologic Oncology.
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Surgeon preference of surgical approach for partial nephrectomy in patients with baseline chronic kidney disease: a nationwide population-based analysis in the USA.
Khandwala, Y. S., Jeong, I. G., Han, D. H., Kim, J. H., Li, S., Wang, Y., … Chung, B. I. (2017). Surgeon preference of surgical approach for partial nephrectomy in patients with baseline chronic kidney disease: a nationwide population-based analysis in the USA. International Urology and Nephrology, 49(11), 1921–27.
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Variations in the Costs of Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer in the USA.
Leow, J. J., Cole, A. P., Seisen, T., Bellmunt, J., Mossanen, M., Menon, M., … Trinh, Q.-D. D. (2017). Variations in the Costs of Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer in the USA. European Urology.
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Re: Philipp Mandel, Felix Preisser, Markus Graefen, et al. High Chance of Late Recovery of Urinary and Erectile Function Beyond 12 Months After Radical Prostatectomy. Eur Urol 2017;71:848-50.
Kim, J. H., Lee, B., & Chung, B. I. (2017). Re: Philipp Mandel, Felix Preisser, Markus Graefen, et al. High Chance of Late Recovery of Urinary and Erectile Function Beyond 12 Months After Radical Prostatectomy. Eur Urol 2017;71:848-50. European Urology.
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Adoption of Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomies: A Population-Based Analysis of U.S. Surgeons from 2004 to 2013.
Cheung, H., Wang, Y., Chang, S. L., Khandwala, Y., Del Giudice, F., & Chung, B. I. (2017). Adoption of Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomies: A Population-Based Analysis of U.S. Surgeons from 2004 to 2013. Journal of Endourology, 31(9), 886–92.
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SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Experience was good only concern was staff being confused on my blood pressure meds. Having the list provided they should have known dosages.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
I never felt being rushed always kindly respected.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Awesome.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Chung is great! I have used him as an example to compare medical system between the states and China! In China you have to have "backdoor connections" to see a good doctor like him. Not here!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Great doctor!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Chung patiently listened to our problem & answered all our concerns and questions. He also tried his best to schedule the earliest possible surgery time to meet our request.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Thank you thank you.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Outstanding care!!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Very god.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Chung is wonderful. He is very caring and thorough.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Very pleased!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Chung spent about 10 minutes with us, though we'd driven 5 hours to see him. He then told us he didn't have time to do this surgery himself but his colleague - Dr. Gill, who was not present & when we were not able to meet - might.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Great experience - Very informative - Helped with decisions.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
I have been seeing Dr. Chung for almost four years and he is number one with me. He understands my problem and with his patience and help he has seen me through it. I love Dr. Chung.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Chung is excellent! He has my highest confidence, so does his staff.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
I am a big fan of Dr. Benjamin Chung. He is confident and also practical and down-to-earth with his patience. I have high confidence in his medical ability.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
The most efficient medical appointment I have experienced.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
It was a great experience from a true professional that seemed to care about me. I did not feel rushed.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Very good.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Good!
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
I have raved to several people about your staff and facility.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
The staff personality is so great.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
I received very clear explanations of the test results and of the course of future treatment in a wonderfully unhurried atmosphere.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
All staff have good experiences.
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Chung is a fantastic physician. Consummate professional, highly skilled so the... with no mental or physical discomfort. Best guided tour of... tract imaginable.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
I see Dr. Benjamin Chung about every 6-9 months for follow up visits regarding prior surgeries. All my visits are very informative & dealt with professionally.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Very good.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Chung is awesome, he's a wonderful person & doctor.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I really liked Sarah Parker, RN. Big smile, very positive presence.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Great doctor.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Very good doctor.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Dr. Chung was able to relieve my anxiety about my diagnosis & treatment.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Dr. Chung was very accommodating.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
I fully respect for Dr. Chung's expertise and his ability to explain thing in a simple and straight-forward way for anyone who will have robotic... Dr. Chung is the best. My cyst was very big and close to many veins in my kidney, but Dr. Chung was willing to try saving my kidney instead of taking the whole kidney out. It was very tough and he did it.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
The doctor and his nurse assistant took their time to explain everything and to answer all our questions.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
I was very relieved to learn that Dr. Chung is very experienced in the performance of this operation.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Feel like we are in very competent hands - my dad is receiving excellent care. Dr. is testing thoroughly before doing any surgery!
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Extremely please with Dr. Ben Chung. He spent time explaining my issues and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Chung exhibited strong people skills & strong knowledge of my condition. Recommendations were well-thought out & clear.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Excellent follow up/phone call.
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Chung is great. This particular appt. was extremely stressful because of the incident described previously.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Chung helped me to feel calmer and I have complete confidence in him.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Dr. Chung will answer any question and is very clear when he explains everything to you. Dr. Chung is not only a great dr., but he is a good person with a sense of humor. Everyone likes Dr. Chung!
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
He gave us his professional opinion, but didn't like him because he didn't give us quality time.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Dr. Chung is the best. He's highly knowledgeable, skilled, and personable. I'm very pleased with the care he has provided me.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
I did recommend Dr. Chung to a friend of mine with prostate removal related problems. Dr. Chung saved my life and I am very grateful to him.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr. Chung saved my life 1 1/2 yrs. ago.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
I have the highest confidence in Dr. Chung & his staff, they always treat me with respect and are very professional.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Ben Chung and the resident with him were exemplary. Friendly and thorough. He is a tremendous asset.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Chung eased concerns, was compassionate regard my living donor situation and showed sense of urgency.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Dr. Chung is great surgeon; but even a greater human being.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Overall all we were very impressed with Stanford personnel & facilities. Thank you. We appreciated the care provided by Dr. Chung.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
Dr. Chung is Fantastic.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Always good care
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Chung is a superlative physician.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Chung gave me confidence.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
When making critical health care decisions, Dr. Chung is a great listener about my concerns and wishes. Dr. Chung is very knowledgeable and communicative about test/treatment options and their risk/benefits.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Chung was so gracias and very good about asking the right questions he made us feel at ease. And knew what he was talking about.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Chung & his staff let me have all the time I need to talk over my problem they are great.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Everything is very good thank you I am grateful.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
MD will discuss meds instructions at pre-op visit and after care -
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
The doctor explained the test conducted but did not give an overview of my health condition relating to his expertise.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Made us all feel welcome and blessed
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Dr Chung always seems attuned to his patients' needs and willing to share his vast knowledge. One feels confident in his expertise.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Care provider was very informative.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Best doctor ever.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Stanford stands out for care and friendliness highly recommend to all.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Chung is very personable and clearly knowledgeable in his field, yet he discussed w/me in straightforward terms without the slightest condescension.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Chung was very nice & set down to answer questions.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Chung is exceptional.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
All good!!
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
All staff have full experiences in their jobs and they treat me with complete respectful.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
All very good.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Excellent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
I'm very confident in the care of Dr. Chung. Looking forward to follow up care.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr Chung said he would like a board of experts to look at my file otherwise he would not do anything except perhaps order an MRI. I was surprised to get a call from his office 2 days after my visit scheduling me for a partial nephrectomy!
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Chung is the best MD I have ever met. He is a brilliant surgeon and a wonderful human being. I cannot adequately express how indebted I am to this physician.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Chung is an outstanding doctor and a fine person. #1. Doctor a friend.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Chung is a very good doctor - Great sense of humor, down to earth person.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Ben Chung is awesome!!!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Dr. Chung is very helpful and caring.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
I have good experience.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Experience, excellent physician.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Good.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Chung is excellent.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Very kind.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. B. Chung always call me with results of my office visit last 7 yrs. Awesome dr.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
He was great!!
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
A very pleasant and caring doctor who cared about me.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Dr. Chung was great!
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very confident in my care giver. Very understanding.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
I have the most utmost confidence in Dr. Benjamin Chung.
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
I have the greatest respect and confidence in Dr. Chung. So I can focus on being better.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Dr. Chung is the best!!!
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Benjamin Chung was very thorough and also compassionate of my diagnosis. Excellent listener & communicator.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Chung & his staff are terrific in every way - every one of them.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
This provider is very good doctor because he is listening very well I am very happy with this provider.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Excellent -
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Good.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Dr. Ben Chung is a wonderful asset for your hospital. Please take good care of him -
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
VERY good care.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
Dr. Chung is amazing doctor very easy to talk to.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Very competent and approachable.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
All staffs are skillful in their deeds and they are understanding what the patient needs.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
Dr. left for 5 minutes during appointment.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
x3 follow up phone calls by Dr. Chung himself. REALLY impressed me & apprised me of test outcomes plus recommended follow up & treatment.
SHC Patient, Dec 2013
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Experience was good only concern was staff being confused on my blood pressure meds. Having the list provided they should have known dosages.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
I never felt being rushed always kindly respected.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Awesome.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Chung is great! I have used him as an example to compare medical system between the states and China! In China you have to have "backdoor connections" to see a good doctor like him. Not here!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Great doctor!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Dr. Chung patiently listened to our problem & answered all our concerns and questions. He also tried his best to schedule the earliest possible surgery time to meet our request.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Thank you thank you.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Outstanding care!!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Very god.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Chung is wonderful. He is very caring and thorough.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Very pleased!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Good.
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