Motoo Araki
Papers
19
Total Citations
235
H-Index
9
About
Motoo Araki is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, prostate cancer management, and minimally invasive urology. His research has significantly advanced understanding of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), with particular focus on optimizing surgical technique and improving patient outcomes. Among his most impactful contributions is his investigation of pelvic MRI parameters as predictors of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, a clinically meaningful study that has garnered 36 citations and offers surgeons actionable preoperative guidance. His systematic review on steep Trendelenburg positioning during robot-assisted pelvic surgery (32 citations) has become a valuable reference for perioperative risk assessment. Araki has also explored how patient factors such as obesity influence RALP outcomes and championed technical refinements including bladder neck preservation to improve continence rates. Notably, he contributed to the first robotic renal autotransplantation performed outside North America, demonstrating his pioneering spirit in expanding robotic applications. Collectively, his body of work — spanning prostate cancer pathology, renal function preservation, and cystectomy techniques — reflects a career dedicated to refining robotic urological surgery and translating anatomical insights into better patient care.
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- 5Robotic Renal Autotransplantation: First Case Outside of North America.16 citations · 2017
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