Kazumi Kamoi
Papers
7
Total Citations
434
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About
Dr. Kazumi Kamoi is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the fields of robotic surgery and minimally invasive urology. His work centers on developing and refining novel surgical techniques, particularly in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RaRP) and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). Dr. Kamoi’s major contributions include the first description of transvesical robotic radical prostatectomy (TRRP) in a cadaver model and the introduction of posterior musculofascial plate reconstruction (PRDMP) to improve early continence outcomes after prostatectomy—a technique that has since been widely adopted. His landmark paper on robotic NOTES in reconstructive urology (143 citations) and his study on PRDMP (121 citations) are among the most influential in the field, demonstrating his impact on surgical practice. Dr. Kamoi also advanced laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for completely intraparenchymal renal tumors and explored single-port, single-operator robotic surgery in animal models. His work has been instrumental in shaping modern urologic oncology, reducing patient morbidity, and expanding the boundaries of what is achievable with robotic platforms.
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- 3Transvesical robotic radical prostatectomy89 citations · 2008
- 4Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Completely Intraparenchymal Tumors37 citations · 2011
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- 6Critical appraisal of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy17 citations · 2009
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