Kazutaka Narimoto

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Kazutaka Narimoto is a leading urologic surgeon specializing in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and post-prostatectomy outcomes, with a particular focus on prostate cancer management. His research centers on optimizing surgical techniques and improving postoperative quality of life for patients. Narimoto’s most influential work investigates urinary conditions before RARP to develop better methods for evaluating post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI), a study that has garnered 12 citations and provides critical insights into preoperative assessment. He has also advanced surgical safety and efficiency through innovations such as optical trocar access using the Kii Fios First Entry trocar for the da Vinci X/Xi system, addressing technical challenges in trocar placement. Additionally, Narimoto developed a simplified approach to the medial internal iliac region using a uretero-hypogastric nerve fascia procedure for extended pelvic lymph node dissection in high-risk prostate cancer, enhancing the precision and safety of this complex procedure. With a career dedicated to refining robotic urologic surgery, Narimoto’s contributions are shaping best practices in prostate cancer treatment and postoperative care, making him a respected figure in the field.

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1. 1
   Investigating Urinary Conditions Prior to Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Search of a Desirable Method for Evaluating Post-prostatectomy Incontinence.

   12 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Optimizing first trocar access for robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy: Optical trocar access through the upper abdominal quadrant using the Kii Fios First Entry trocar

   2 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Simplified approach to the medial internal iliac region using a uretero‐hypogastric nerve fascia development procedure for extended pelvic lymph node dissection during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy for high‐risk prostate cancer

   2 citations · 2022

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