Iori Kisu

Keio University Hospital, Keio University

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Dr. Iori Kisu is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work is at the forefront of reproductive medicine, with a specialized focus on uterus transplantation and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His major contributions lie in refining living-donor surgical protocols to reduce invasiveness and improve outcomes for this emerging fertility-restoring procedure. In his most cited work, a comprehensive literature review (2021, 15 citations), Dr. Kisu systematically analyzed 51 operations across 26 studies, providing critical data on operative times across laparoscopic, robot-assisted, and open approaches. This analysis is foundational for standardizing surgical techniques and optimizing donor safety. His research directly addresses the critical challenge of balancing surgical efficacy with donor morbidity, a key hurdle in the widespread adoption of uterus transplantation. By evaluating different drainage vein choices and surgical modalities, Dr. Kisu’s work has shaped the clinical decision-making process for transplant teams worldwide. His contributions are instrumental in moving this field from experimental to a viable clinical option for women with uterine factor infertility, marking him as a key figure in advancing both surgical innovation and reproductive autonomy.