Katsuyuki Kuratsukuri
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About
Katsuyuki Kuratsukuri is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving functional outcomes and surgical techniques in robotic urologic oncology. His primary research areas include post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, particularly in elderly patients, and nephron-sparing surgery for complex renal tumors. In a key 2019 study, Kuratsukuri investigated urodynamic parameters associated with intermediate-term continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), providing valuable insights into preoperative predictors of urinary function in older men—a rapidly growing patient population. More recently, his 2025 work on the non-renorrhaphy technique during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for highly complex renal tumors (RENAL score ≥10) represents a significant technical contribution. By demonstrating the feasibility of avoiding traditional renorrhaphy in these challenging cases, his research helps reduce warm ischemia time and preserve renal parenchyma. Though his citation counts are still building, Kuratsukuri’s work addresses critical gaps in geriatric urologic oncology and minimally invasive renal surgery, positioning him as an emerging voice in the refinement of robotic techniques for complex patient populations.
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