Kenji Shimodaira
Papers
3
Total Citations
57
H-Index
3
About
Kenji Shimodaira is a leading urological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the understanding and outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His work centers on three critical pillars: optimizing surgical techniques for continence recovery, refining preoperative risk stratification, and improving the pathological prediction of cancer recurrence. Shimodaira’s most influential contribution is his seminal 2012 study on the “double-layered posterior rhabdosphincter reconstruction” (the Rocco stitch), which demonstrated a powerful impact on early urinary continence after RARP—a finding that has shaped surgical practice and garnered 29 citations. He further enhanced preoperative planning by showing how prostate volume, measured via transrectal ultrasonography, predicts surgical and oncological outcomes, a study cited 17 times. Most recently, his 2024 work on cribriform morphology in Gleason score 4+4 prostate cancer provides a novel, quantitative tool for predicting biochemical recurrence, offering a more precise pathological assessment. With a career dedicated to merging technical innovation with evidence-based oncology, Shimodaira’s research directly improves patient quality of life and prognostic accuracy, making him a pivotal figure in modern urological oncology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3