Ken Aikawa
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About
Ken Aikawa is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work has made significant contributions to the understanding and management of urinary dysfunction following prostate cancer surgery. His research is primarily focused on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), with particular emphasis on postoperative urinary incontinence — one of the most challenging complications patients face after this procedure. His most cited work, published in 2013 and accumulating 119 citations, examined the pathophysiology of post-prostatectomy incontinence and evaluated intraoperative techniques to improve continence outcomes, helping to establish best surgical practices in an evolving field. Aikawa has continued this thread across multiple studies, investigating nocturia-related quality of life impacts, lower urinary tract symptoms, and comprehensive rehabilitation strategies for post-prostatectomy patients. Beyond surgical oncology, his 2018 study exploring the relationship between local prostatic arterial atherosclerosis and benign prostatic enlargement demonstrates a broader curiosity about urological pathogenesis. His collective body of work, with papers cited across international literature, reflects a sustained commitment to improving patient quality of life through both refined surgical technique and deeper mechanistic understanding of urological disease.
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