Mitsuo Ofude
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2
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31
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About
Dr. Mitsuo Ofude is a urologic surgeon whose research centers on refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His work focuses on preoperative urodynamic evaluation and surgical planning to improve outcomes. His most cited study, "Urodynamic Evaluation Before and Immediately After Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy" (2014, 26 citations), provides critical insights into post-surgical urinary function, helping surgeons anticipate and manage recovery. Dr. Ofude also investigates anatomical factors that complicate surgery; his paper "Intrapelvic fat makes robot-assisted radical prostatectomy difficult" (2014, 5 citations) introduces a novel index—working height calculated from obstetric conjugate diameter minus bladder and rectal wall thickness—to predict surgical difficulty. This practical tool aids in patient selection and operative strategy. Though his citation counts are modest, Dr. Ofude’s contributions are highly specialized, directly impacting the precision and safety of robotic prostate surgery. His work exemplifies how targeted clinical research can enhance surgical technique and patient outcomes in urologic oncology.
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- 2Intrapelvic fat makes robot-assisted radical prostatectomy difficult.5 citations · 2014