Naoya Satake

Tokyo Medical University

Papers

7

Total Citations

149

H-Index

6

About

Dr. Naoya Satake is a pioneering Japanese urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and bladder cancers. His work centers on optimizing surgical techniques, understanding learning curves, and refining prognostic models to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Satake's landmark prospective comparison of robotic versus open radical cystectomy (52 citations) provided crucial early evidence for the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach in Japan. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), where his analysis of 200 initial cases (36 citations) established a benchmark learning curve for Japanese surgeons. His investigation of the double-layered posterior rhabdosphincter reconstruction technique (29 citations) demonstrated a powerful impact on early urinary continence recovery, directly improving postoperative quality of life. More recently, Dr. Satake has explored the significance of cribriform morphology in prostate cancer pathology (11 citations) and developed a novel PSA-based nomogram using machine learning to predict advanced disease. With over 140 total citations, his work continues to shape clinical practice and surgical standards in urologic oncology.

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H-Index
7
Papers
149
Total Citations
21
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic Versus Open Radical Cystectomy: Prospective Comparison of Perioperative and Pathologic Outcomes in Japan
52 citations · 2012
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2012 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 27
🏛 Institutions: Tokyo Medical University

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