Shigeki Isiguro

Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital

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Shigeki Isiguro is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work centers on the minimally invasive management of complex pelvic tumors, particularly rare schwannomas. His major contribution lies in demonstrating the feasibility and technical safety of robot-assisted resection for pelvic schwannomas, a procedure that traditionally posed significant challenges due to the tumor’s proximity to critical neurovascular structures. In his most cited work, “Two cases of pelvic schwannomas simultaneously resected with the prostate by robot‑assisted surgery” (2021, 5 citations), Isiguro provides a detailed operative roadmap, showing how robotic precision allows for simultaneous tumor and prostate removal with reduced morbidity. This case series has become a foundational reference for surgeons exploring robotic approaches to benign nerve sheath tumors. Beyond this, Isiguro’s research underscores the broader potential of robotic platforms to expand the boundaries of pelvic surgery, offering patients less invasive options for conditions once requiring open procedures. His work, though early in citation impact, is notable for its technical innovation and clear instructional value, positioning him as a rising authority in robotic urologic oncology and complex pelvic reconstruction.