Naotaka Gunge
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About
Naotaka Gunge is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to improve patient safety and functional outcomes. His key research areas include the prevention of postoperative complications, such as rhabdomyolysis, and the preservation of urinary function through advanced nerve-sparing techniques. In a 2022 study (5 citations), Gunge demonstrated that the "opened legs" surgical position significantly reduces the risk of rhabdomyolysis after RARP, a finding that directly informs safer intraoperative positioning protocols. More recently, in 2024 (3 citations), he pioneered an indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-assisted nerve-sparing approach, showing that real-time visualization of periprostatic nerves enhances preservation of lower urinary tract function without compromising oncologic safety. These contributions, though early in their citation impact, represent practical innovations that bridge surgical technique and patient quality of life. Gunge’s work is notable for its emphasis on objective, propensity-score-matched analysis and its translation of imaging technology into measurable clinical benefit, positioning him as a rising contributor to evidence-based robotic urology.
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