Nobuyuki Nakamura
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About
Nobuyuki Nakamura is a leading urological surgeon whose research centers on optimizing functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), with a particular focus on preserving erectile function and minimizing surgical complications. His most cited work introduces a comprehensive, nerve-sparing approach during robotic surgery that meticulously preserves the cavernous nerves, demonstrating that adequate nerve-sparing techniques are critical not only for erectile function but also for lower urinary tract function. This contribution, with 22 citations, has helped refine surgical protocols in the era of robotic surgery. Nakamura’s research also addresses the underrecognized risk of postoperative rhabdomyolysis—a serious complication linked to surgical positioning. In a 2022 propensity score-matched analysis, he showed that the “opened legs position” significantly reduces rhabdomyolysis incidence and protects renal function, offering a practical, evidence-based modification to patient positioning. By combining technical precision with rigorous outcomes research, Nakamura’s work directly improves quality of life for prostate cancer patients. His studies are essential reading for surgeons seeking to balance oncologic control with functional preservation, and his findings continue to shape best practices in robotic urologic oncology.
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