Naoto Sassa
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About
Dr. Naoto Sassa is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His major contributions lie in understanding and mitigating postoperative complications, particularly de novo overactive bladder (OAB) and inguinal hernia, which he investigated in two highly cited studies (38 and 23 citations, respectively). Dr. Sassa has also advanced the field by using urodynamic evaluations to identify pre- and intraoperative factors affecting postoperative continence, offering practical insights for surgical planning. More recently, his research has shifted toward the pathological characterization of aggressive prostate cancer variants, including intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDCP) and cribriform pattern 4. Notably, his 2025 study revealed regional discrepancies in IDCP incidence between Japan and the United States, while his 2024 work linked these patterns to persistent PSA after RARP. With a career spanning functional outcomes to molecular pathology, Dr. Sassa’s work directly informs surgical technique and patient counseling, making him a key voice in the evolution of robotic prostate cancer care.
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