Noriyasu Kawai
Papers
15
Total Citations
226
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About
Noriyasu Kawai is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on robotic-assisted surgery for renal and prostate cancers, as well as stone disease. His most impactful work includes a prospective multi-institutional trial demonstrating that robot-assisted partial nephrectomy offers superior outcomes over standard laparoscopic surgery for complex renal hilar tumors (48 citations). He also led a randomized single-blind clinical trial comparing robotic-assisted fluoroscopic-guided versus ultrasound-guided renal access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (33 citations), advancing precision in stone surgery. In prostate cancer, Kawai has made seminal contributions to robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, particularly through studies on the posterior approach to the seminal vesicle and the impact of prostate weight on perioperative outcomes (25 citations). His research on postoperative pelvic anatomy, including membranous urethral length, has significantly improved early urinary continence recovery (24 citations). With over 200 cumulative citations across his top papers, Kawai’s work has shaped modern minimally invasive urologic oncology, earning him recognition as a leader in robotic surgical innovation and functional outcome optimization.
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