Hiroshi Fukuhara
The University of Tokyo, Kyorin University, Ryukoku University
Papers
19
Total Citations
280
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About
Hiroshi Fukuhara is a urological researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the understanding and clinical practice of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His research spans surgical oncology, postoperative outcomes, patient safety, and healthcare accessibility, establishing him as a leading voice in minimally invasive urological surgery. Fukuhara's most cited contribution examines the incidence and risk factors of inguinal hernia following RARP (42 citations), addressing a clinically significant but often overlooked postoperative complication. His population-based safety and cost comparison of robotic versus traditional prostatectomy techniques in Japan (34 citations) provided critical real-world evidence during robotic surgery's pivotal early adoption phase. Notably, his demonstration that RARP significantly reduces biochemical recurrence compared to retropubic approaches (30 citations) has strengthened the oncological case for robotic surgery. Beyond surgical outcomes, Fukuhara has made meaningful contributions to understanding urinary continence recovery, identifying overactive bladder as a key negative predictor (29 citations) and characterizing longitudinal lower urinary tract symptom changes post-surgery. His work on surgical mentorship programs further reflects a commitment to ensuring quality control as robotic techniques proliferate. Collectively accumulating over 230 citations, Fukuhara's research offers an indispensable evidence base for surgeons, trainees, and health policy makers navigating the evolving landscape of prostate cancer treatment.
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- 9Predictors of Early Continence after Robot‐assisted Radical Prostatectomy12 citations · 2017
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