Katsunori Uchida
Kansai Medical University, Mie University, Mie University Hospital
Papers
3
Total Citations
9
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About
Katsunori Uchida is a urologic researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes for patients with prostate cancer and complex bladder conditions. His primary research focus is the clinical significance of intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDCP) and cribriform pattern 4 carcinoma (CC/IDCP). In a landmark 2025 study, he demonstrated a striking regional discrepancy in IDCP incidence, finding it significantly more prevalent in radical prostatectomy specimens from Japan compared to the United States—a finding with major implications for global pathology standards. His 2024 work further established that the presence of CC/IDCP is a powerful predictor of persistent PSA after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, directly linking these histologic patterns to treatment failure. Beyond oncology, Uchida has contributed to reconstructive urology, notably performing a successful female pelvic organ-preserving robot-assisted simple cystectomy with intracorporeal neobladder for a young woman with Hunner-type interstitial cystitis. With over 5 citations on his most influential paper and a growing body of work, Uchida is building a reputation for translating meticulous histopathologic analysis into clinically actionable insights that refine surgical decision-making and prognostication.
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