Ryosuke Murai
The University of Osaka, Shiga University of Medical Science
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About
Ryosuke Murai is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and urology, whose work has advanced both fetal intervention and post-operative recovery. His most notable contribution is the development of the curved multi-tube (CMT) catheter, a core component of the FORMS (Fetus Operation Robot using Multi-tube System). This innovative robot enables safe, minimally-invasive percutaneous umbilical blood sampling by housing all complex mechanisms outside the body, a concept that has garnered 20 citations and laid groundwork for safer fetal surgeries. In urology, Murai’s 2018 study on post-operative cystography after radical prostatectomy—cited 16 times—identified that the bladder neck’s location predicts continence recovery. This finding, based on 203 patients undergoing laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures, provides surgeons with a practical tool to counsel patients and manage expectations. By bridging robotic engineering with clinical outcomes, Murai demonstrates how precise device design can directly improve surgical safety and patient quality of life, making him a key figure in the evolution of computer-assisted surgery.
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