Hideki Enokida
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Dr. Hideki Enokida is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work addresses critical safety challenges in minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery. His primary research focus is on the intraoperative management of accidental tumor incision (ATI) during partial nephrectomy, a high-stakes complication where the tumor capsule is inadvertently cut. Dr. Enokida’s most cited study, published in 2017, provides the first systematic evidence—through both *in vitro* and *in vivo* experiments—that reusing the same scissors after ATI does not increase the risk of tumor cell dissemination or local recurrence. This finding has direct, practical implications for laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy, where changing instruments is costly and time-consuming. With 6 citations, this work has informed surgical protocols and helped reduce operative delays without compromising oncologic safety. Dr. Enokida’s contributions bridge the gap between experimental urology and real-time surgical decision-making, offering evidence-based reassurance to surgeons facing this challenging intraoperative scenario. His research continues to shape best practices in nephron-sparing surgery, emphasizing both patient safety and procedural efficiency.
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