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Ibuki Tsuru is a urological surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, perioperative care optimization, and urologic oncology. Based in Japan, Tsuru has made meaningful contributions to advancing robot-assisted surgical techniques — particularly radical cystectomy and radical prostatectomy — while championing the integration of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols into urological practice, an area that has historically lagged behind gastrointestinal surgery in adopting these evidence-based frameworks. His research demonstrates that ERAS implementation can meaningfully reduce postoperative complications and shorten hospital stays for patients undergoing complex robotic procedures. Tsuru has also contributed to the broader understanding of national surgical trends in Japan, with his analysis of the National Database revealing a striking rise in robotic prostatectomy among older patients — findings with direct implications for healthcare policy and resource planning. His clinical case reports, including a rare delayed renal granuloma following BCG immunotherapy and life-threatening airway obstruction during robotic nephrectomy, reflect a commitment to documenting uncommon but critical complications. With a growing citation record across his 2023 publications, Tsuru represents an emerging voice in evidence-based urologic surgery.