Koji Harimoto
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Dr. Koji Harimoto is a urologic surgeon whose research focuses on refining surgical techniques in robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), particularly to improve patient outcomes in prostate cancer surgery. His major contributions center on optimizing the management of the dorsal vascular complex (DVC) during apical dissection—a critical step that influences intraoperative blood loss, positive surgical margins, and postoperative urinary control. In his most cited work (2022, 2 citations), Dr. Harimoto pioneered the use of soft coagulation for DVC division without suture ligation, demonstrating through a propensity score-matched study that this approach can achieve effective hemostasis while potentially simplifying the procedure and reducing operative time. This technique challenges traditional methods and offers a less invasive alternative. Though early in its citation impact, this work represents a meaningful step toward safer, more efficient robotic prostate surgery. Dr. Harimoto’s dedication to advancing minimally invasive urologic oncology underscores his commitment to improving surgical precision and patient recovery.
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