Hideki Iwamoto

Tottori University

Papers

28

Total Citations

266

H-Index

11

About

Hideki Iwamoto is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and radical cystectomy, particularly for Japanese patient populations. His major contributions include identifying key predictors of surgical success, such as the impact of positive surgical margins on early biochemical recurrence (24 citations) and the role of preoperative MRI anatomical dimensions in shaping the learning curve for robotic surgery (23 citations). Iwamoto has also advanced understanding of postoperative quality of life, demonstrating how intravesical prostatic protrusion affects early continence (17 citations) and how multinerve-sparing techniques influence erectile function recovery (13 citations). His research extends to elderly care, showing that robot-assisted radical cystectomy is a viable option even for octogenarians (22 citations), and he has proposed practical prophylactic measures for postoperative inguinal hernia (12 citations). With over a decade of influential studies, Iwamoto’s work has guided surgical planning, improved patient counseling, and enhanced functional recovery, making him a pivotal figure in robotic urologic oncology.

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H-Index
28
Papers
266
Total Citations
10
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Impact of positive surgical margin status in predicting early biochemical recurrence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
24 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (6 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 39
🏛 Institutions: Tottori University

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