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Atsuko Fujihara is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on integrating cutting-edge three-dimensional and robotic technologies to improve surgical precision in complex kidney and urinary tract procedures. Her research focuses on preoperative planning, intraoperative guidance, and surgical simulation for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and pyeloplasty. Fujihara’s most impactful contribution is the development of a virtual reality (VR) three-dimensional surgical field for planning and intraoperative management (11 citations), alongside a proof-of-concept study on 3D-printed soft kidney models for surgical simulation (6 citations). These innovations allow surgeons to rehearse complex resections, particularly for anatomically challenging cases like horseshoe kidneys and double renal cell carcinomas. Her work on robot-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for horseshoe kidney (11 citations) and comparative studies of pyeloplasty techniques (4 citations) demonstrate her commitment to advancing minimally invasive surgery. Fujihara has also tackled rare and technically demanding scenarios, such as ureteropelvic junction obstruction with ipsilateral retrocaval ureter and radical cystectomy after prior prostate cancer treatments. With a growing citation record, her contributions are shaping the future of robotic urologic surgery, offering safer, more effective solutions for patients with complex renal and urinary tract pathologies.