Shigenori Kakutani
The University of Tokyo, Fukuoka Kinen Hospital, Mitsui Memorial Hospital
Papers
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Total Citations
120
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About
Shigenori Kakutani is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His major contributions focus on improving surgical outcomes and patient quality of life. He has published extensively on the incidence and risk factors of post-RARP inguinal hernia (42 citations) and demonstrated that RARP is safe and effective in elderly men aged 75 and older (39 citations). Kakutani has also investigated the clinical significance of ISUP grade upgrading (13 citations) and urethrovesical anastomotic urinary leakage (10 citations), providing crucial risk-stratification tools for surgeons. Notably, he pioneered the first series of Retzius-sparing RARP using the novel hinotori surgical robot system (2024), showcasing his commitment to advancing surgical technology. His innovative "Fish-hook" suturing technique (2025) promises to reduce vascular injuries and improve urinary continence. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 120, Kakutani’s work directly informs best practices in robotic prostate surgery, making him a key figure in urological oncology.
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