Masami Watanabe
Papers
10
Total Citations
113
H-Index
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About
Masami Watanabe is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving functional outcomes after robot-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. His major contributions lie in identifying anatomical and physiological predictors of post-operative quality of life. Notably, his highly cited 2018 study on pelvic MRI parameters demonstrated that specific measurements of pelvic floor muscles and urethral length can predict urinary incontinence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, a finding with direct clinical utility. He has also pioneered minimally invasive techniques, performing the first robotic renal autotransplantation outside of North America, and has advanced understanding of how sarcopenia impacts erectile function recovery. With over 100 citations across his top papers, Watanabe’s research integrates advanced imaging, surgical innovation, and patient-reported outcomes to refine surgical decision-making. His work on pathological upgrading in prostate cancer—showing that second-opinion pathology reviews improve diagnostic concordance—further underscores his commitment to precision in oncology. Through these contributions, Watanabe has established himself as a key figure in optimizing recovery and quality of life for urologic cancer patients.
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- 2Robotic Renal Autotransplantation: First Case Outside of North America.16 citations · 2017
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