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About
Minoru Inoue is a pioneering urologic surgeon advancing the frontiers of robotic prostate cancer surgery, with a particular focus on the innovative hinotori™ Surgical Robot System—Japan’s first domestically developed robotic platform. His most-cited work (29 citations) details the initial experience and learning curve for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) using hinotori, establishing critical benchmarks for skill acquisition and procedural safety with this novel system. Inoue’s contributions extend to the most challenging clinical scenarios: he has demonstrated the feasibility of RARP in patients with prior intersphincteric resection for rectal cancer, and has performed salvage RARP with pelvic lymph node dissection for radiorecurrent prostate cancer following previous colorectal surgery. These cases, each garnering 2 citations, showcase his technical mastery in navigating severe adhesions and complex surgical histories. By systematically documenting outcomes for high-risk, multi-morbid patients, Inoue is expanding the indications for robotic surgery and providing a roadmap for surgeons adopting new platforms. His work directly impacts clinical decision-making for patients with synchronous or metachronous malignancies, reinforcing his role as a leader in minimally invasive urologic oncology.
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