Hisamitsu Ide

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Dr. Hisamitsu Ide is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing robotic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. His most impactful work demonstrates how computational tools can transform surgical precision and patient outcomes. In his highly cited 2015 study (41 citations), Dr. Ide established the feasibility of virtual partial nephrectomy analysis—a color-coded 3D planning system that accurately predicts surgical outcomes for robot-assisted kidney tumor removal. He further revolutionized prostate cancer care by identifying that preoperative urethral length measured by MRI is a significant predictor of urinary continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (37 citations), providing urologists with a critical tool for patient counseling. Dr. Ide has also contributed to the field's evolution through comprehensive reviews of emerging robotic platforms and studies on Aquablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. His recent work continues to refine surgical techniques, including minimum layer resection guided by 3D virtual imaging to maximize renal function preservation. With over 100 cumulative citations, Dr. Ide stands at the forefront of integrating imaging technology with robotic surgery to enhance both oncologic control and quality of life for urology patients.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Feasibility and accuracy of computational robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy planning by virtual partial nephrectomy analysis

   41 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Significant association between urethral length measured by magnetic resonance imaging and urinary continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

   37 citations · 2018
3. 3
   A preliminary oncologic outcome and postoperative complications in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical cystectomy: Initial experience

   10 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Revolutionary Advances of Robotic Surgery in Urology Field

   8 citations · 2024
5. 5
   AQUABEAM robotic system use‐results survey: Aquablation for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Japanese Population

   4 citations · 2024
6. 6
   Prostate-Specific Antigen Decline Rate in the First Month Is a Timely Predictive Factor for Biochemical Recurrence After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

   1 citations · 2025
7. 7
   Renal Functional Outcomes in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy with Minimum Layer Resection Using Virtual Three-Dimensional Image Assistance

   1 citations · 2025

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