Keisuke Hieda
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164
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About
Dr. Keisuke Hieda is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing robotic surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. His work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons learn and perform robot-assisted procedures, with a particular focus on optimizing patient outcomes and surgical education. His most impactful study, with 40 citations, demonstrated how personalized 3D-printed kidney models significantly improve patient and family satisfaction during preoperative education for partial nephrectomy. Dr. Hieda has been instrumental in evaluating the transition from laparoscopic to robotic surgery, showing how prior laparoscopic experience accelerates proficiency gains in robotic skills—a finding that has influenced surgical training protocols worldwide. He was the first to report on robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion using the innovative hinotori Surgical Robot System, marking a milestone in next-generation robotic surgery. His research also extends to postoperative recovery, including pain management with intravenous acetaminophen and penile rehabilitation using low-intensity shock wave therapy after prostatectomy. Through longitudinal studies tracking trifecta outcomes and quality-of-life improvements, Dr. Hieda continues to refine surgical techniques that enhance both oncologic and functional results for urologic cancer patients.
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- 6Robotic urologic applications of the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System8 citations · 2024
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