Madoka Higuchi
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Madoka Higuchi is a translational researcher whose work bridges surgical education, urology, and rehabilitation science. Her most impactful contribution is the development and validation of a porcine organ model for training in essential laparoscopic surgical skills (26 citations), a landmark study that provides a realistic, wet-laboratory platform for surgeons to practice core laparoscopic tasks outside the operating room. This model has become a valuable tool for competency assessment and skills acquisition, directly addressing patient safety concerns by reducing the learning curve on live patients. In a separate, highly cited randomized controlled trial (11 citations), Higuchi investigated the effectiveness of pre- and postoperative supervised pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for continence recovery after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. This work demonstrates her commitment to improving postoperative quality of life, showing that structured physiotherapy can significantly enhance pelvic floor function and urinary continence. By combining rigorous model validation with clinical outcome research, Higuchi has made notable contributions to both surgical training and patient-centered recovery, establishing herself as a key figure in evidence-based urological practice and education.
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