Satoru Ueno
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About
Satoru Ueno is a leading urological surgeon whose research centers on improving functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His major contributions lie in understanding and predicting post-surgical urinary continence, a critical quality-of-life concern for patients. Through meticulous urodynamic evaluations, Ueno has chronologically mapped how bladder and urethral functions change before, immediately after, and over time following RARP. His landmark 2015 study (87 citations) demonstrated that nerve-sparing techniques significantly reduce postprostatectomy incontinence, identifying key preoperative factors—including urodynamic parameters—that predict continence recovery. This work provides surgeons with evidence-based guidance for operative planning. Beyond functional outcomes, Ueno has investigated the physiological demands of robotic surgery itself, examining how the steep Trendelenburg position required for RALP affects cardiovascular and respiratory systems (38 citations). He has also explored surgical challenges, such as how intrapelvic fat can increase procedural difficulty. By combining rigorous urodynamic science with practical surgical insights, Ueno’s research directly enhances both surgical technique and patient recovery, making him a pivotal figure in the advancement of robotic prostate surgery.
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- 5Intrapelvic fat makes robot-assisted radical prostatectomy difficult.5 citations · 2014