Mitsuhiro Tambo

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Dr. Mitsuhiro Tambo is a leading Japanese urologist whose research focuses on advancing surgical outcomes in prostate cancer and stone disease. His work has significantly impacted the fields of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as endourology. Dr. Tambo’s major contribution includes a landmark single-center study comparing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), which evaluated pathological and oncological outcomes in 700 patients with localized prostate cancer. This highly cited work (22 citations) provides crucial evidence for surgical decision-making. More recently, he led a large, multicenter collaborative survey investigating perioperative complications and ureteral stricture after ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for upper urinary tract stones in Japan. This 2024 study (9 citations) offers vital insights into postoperative risks, helping to improve patient safety and surgical protocols. Through these rigorous, outcome-focused investigations, Dr. Tambo has established himself as a key figure in urological surgery, bridging the gap between advanced technology and tangible patient benefits.

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1. 1
   Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy versus robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of oncological outcomes at a single center

   22 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Japanese survey of perioperative complications and ureteral stricture after ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy for upper urinary tract stones in multicenter collaborative study

   9 citations · 2024

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