Masao Kataoka
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About
Masao Kataoka is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His primary research areas include urinary continence recovery, lower urinary tract function, and the pathophysiology of benign prostatic enlargement. Kataoka has made several landmark contributions: he developed a novel three-layer two-step posterior reconstruction technique using peritoneum during RARP, which significantly improved early return of urinary continence. His prospective studies have systematically evaluated nerve-sparing procedures, preoperative predictors of incontinence, and the role of pelvic floor muscles like the puboperinealis and rectourethralis in maintaining continence post-surgery. Beyond surgical technique, Kataoka has explored the link between local atherosclerosis of the prostatic artery and chronic inflammation as a mechanism for benign prostatic enlargement. His most cited work, on techniques to improve continence outcomes after RARP, has garnered 25 citations, with several other papers receiving 12–19 citations. Collectively, his research has shaped contemporary approaches to post-prostatectomy incontinence and enhanced understanding of prostate disease pathogenesis.
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