Raizo Yamaguchi
Kobe University Hospital, Teikyo University Hospital, Teikyo University, Kobe University
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164
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About
Dr. Raizo Yamaguchi is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. His most impactful contribution is the preclinical and clinical validation of the **Hinotori Surgical Robot System**, a novel Japanese-made platform. His landmark 2022 study (106 citations) demonstrated its safety and efficacy in complex urologic procedures, positioning Hinotori as a major competitor to established systems. Beyond platform validation, Dr. Yamaguchi has advanced **surgical planning** through computational tools; his 2015 work (41 citations) on virtual partial nephrectomy analysis showed how 3D color-coded models can accurately predict surgical outcomes, enabling more precise, nephron-sparing surgery. He has also contributed to **robot-assisted radical cystectomy** for bladder cancer and is exploring **Aquablation** for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Most recently, Dr. Yamaguchi is integrating **machine learning** to predict lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer, aiming to reduce unnecessary dissections. With a career spanning from preclinical innovation to clinical translation and AI-driven personalization, Dr. Yamaguchi stands at the forefront of the next generation of robotic urology.
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