Hidetoshi Kokubun
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About
Dr. Hidetoshi Kokubun is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robot-assisted procedures for prostate and kidney cancers. His major contributions include pioneering studies on perioperative management, such as demonstrating that continued anticoagulant therapy during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy does not significantly increase bleeding risk (11 citations). Dr. Kokubun has also refined partial nephrectomy outcomes, showing that omitting cortical renorrhaphy in robot-assisted surgery yields superior functional results compared to laparoscopic approaches (8 citations). His research on renal sinus protrusions has helped define the "trifecta" of optimal outcomes in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (4 citations). Notably, he has explored neoadjuvant chemohormonal therapy with degarelix acetate for high-risk prostate cancer, identifying dose compliance of estramustine phosphate as a predictor of biochemical recurrence (4 citations). Dr. Kokubun’s innovative work extends to rare conditions, including robot-assisted reconstruction of retrocaval ureter and transvesical bladder diverticulectomy during prostatectomy. With over 35 citations across his published works, his research consistently shapes clinical protocols and improves surgical safety and efficacy in urologic oncology.
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