Kazunori Kihara
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Total Citations
107
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About
Kazunori Kihara is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has redefined minimally invasive surgery through the integration of advanced visualization and gasless techniques. His research focuses on three core areas: three-dimensional head-mounted display (HMD) systems, gasless single-port surgery (GasLESS), and the "RoboSurgeon" platform for urologic oncology. Kihara’s major contributions include developing the TMDU-S-3D system—a novel HMD that combines high-definition 3D organic electroluminescent displays with 3D endoscopes—enabling surgeons to perform gasless single-port radical nephrectomy with unprecedented precision. His most cited work (63 citations) demonstrates this system’s feasibility, while subsequent studies (12 citations) show how integrated HMD navigation enhances safety in RoboSurgeon endoscopic radical prostatectomy. Kihara also pioneered GasLESS-clampless partial nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma, preserving renal function without gas insufflation. His innovations have been published in leading journals and presented at international conferences, with cumulative citations exceeding 100. By merging immersive imaging with gasless approaches, Kihara has advanced the frontier of "multiply satisfactory" surgery—improving outcomes for patients while expanding the capabilities of urologic laparoscopy and robotics.
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- 4Gasless Single-Port RoboSurgeon Surgery in Urology8 citations · 2015
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- 8Gasless Single-Port RoboSurgeon Retroperitoneoscopic Partial Nephrectomy2 citations · 2015