Kazuma Sugimoto
National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Chiba Hospital
Papers
3
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7
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About
Kazuma Sugimoto is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His key research areas include surgical technique innovation, postoperative complication prevention, and risk stratification for biochemical recurrence. Sugimoto has made significant contributions by developing novel surgical methods that enhance patient safety and recovery. His "Fish-hook" suturing technique (2025) reduces vascular injuries during vesico-urethral anastomosis and improves early urinary continence, while his clipping procedure (2024) prevents post-operative inguinal hernia—a common complication after RARP. He also developed a risk-score model (2024) to predict biochemical recurrence in patients with negative surgical margins, aiding personalized follow-up. Though his most-cited papers currently have modest citation counts (1–4), they represent pioneering work in refining robotic prostatectomy. Sugimoto’s innovations directly address critical challenges in urologic oncology, from surgical precision to long-term quality of life. His research is particularly valuable for surgeons seeking evidence-based techniques to reduce complications and improve functional outcomes in prostate cancer patients.
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