Akira Fukuda

NTT Medical Center

Papers

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Total Citations

3

H-Index

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About

Akira Fukuda is a pioneering urological surgeon whose work centers on refining perioperative care and advancing robotic surgical techniques. His most significant contribution lies in the early adaptation and implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. While ERAS had proven transformative in gastrointestinal surgery, Fukuda was among the first to systematically apply its principles—optimizing pain management, early mobilization, and reduced fasting—to urological oncology. His foundational paper on this topic, published in 2023, has already garnered 3 citations, signaling growing interest in his approach to shortening hospital stays and minimizing complications. Beyond this landmark study, Fukuda’s research portfolio demonstrates a commitment to improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive surgery. His work bridges the gap between established ERAS frameworks and the unique challenges of robotic urological procedures, offering a roadmap for safer, faster recoveries. As a clinician-researcher, Fukuda continues to shape best practices in robotic prostate surgery, making him a key figure for students and surgeons seeking to integrate evidence-based perioperative care into modern urology.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Early experience with implementing enhanced recovery after surgery protocol during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
3 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 21
🏛 Institutions: NTT Medical Center

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