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About
Naoki Kimura is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher specializing in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His work focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes in elderly patients, refining risk stratification, and developing novel techniques to reduce complications. Kimura’s most cited study (39 citations) demonstrated that men aged 75 and older experience comparable perioperative and functional outcomes to younger patients after RARP, challenging age-based treatment biases. He also identified key risk factors for ISUP grade upgrading and urethrovesical anastomotic urinary leakage, providing clinicians with tools to better predict and manage these challenges. Notably, Kimura introduced the “prostate-muscle index,” a simple pelvic measurement that predicts blood loss and console time, and pioneered the “fish-hook” suturing technique to reduce vascular injuries and improve urinary continence. His innovative clipping procedure for preventing post-operative inguinal hernia and early experience with the Hinotori surgical robot system further underscore his commitment to advancing robotic surgery. With over 90 cumulative citations and a portfolio of practical, patient-centered innovations, Kimura is shaping the future of minimally invasive prostate cancer care.
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