Suguru Shirotake
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4
Total Citations
19
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About
Dr. Suguru Shirotake is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic surgery for urologic cancers. His primary research focuses on the clinical application of the Senhance® robotic system, a next-generation platform that offers haptic feedback and reusable 3 mm instruments. Dr. Shirotake’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of this system for complex procedures such as laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma (13 citations) and nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma. He is also the innovator behind the “double bipolar method” (DBM), a technique adapted from Japanese general surgery to urology, which he has successfully applied in robot-assisted partial cystectomy. His work highlights the potential for cost-effective, precise surgery with reduced instrument trauma. With a growing portfolio of case reports and technical notes, Dr. Shirotake is establishing himself as a key figure in the adoption of novel robotic platforms, offering valuable insights for surgeons seeking to expand the boundaries of minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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- 3Robot-Assisted Partial Cystectomy Using the “Double Bipolar Method”2 citations · 2024
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