Akiko Matsunaga
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About
Akiko Matsunaga is a leading researcher in urological rehabilitation, with a focused expertise in improving postoperative outcomes for prostate cancer patients. Her work centers on the critical challenge of urinary incontinence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), a common and distressing side effect. Matsunaga’s major contribution lies in pioneering the integration of transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) guidance into pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). By allowing patients to visually observe their bladder neck and urethra during exercises, she has developed a method to enhance self-awareness and correct muscle contraction technique, significantly boosting training efficacy. Her 2018 study on perioperative TPUS-guided PFMT, which has garnered 38 citations, demonstrated its potential to promote early continence recovery. She has further validated this approach in a 2022 study (13 citations) specifically targeting prolonged incontinence, and provided comprehensive longitudinal data on lower urinary tract symptoms post-RARP (16 citations). Through this innovative, patient-empowering technique, Matsunaga is transforming post-surgical care, offering men a tangible path to faster, more reliable recovery of urinary control and improved quality of life.
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