Shin‐ichi Hisasue
Juntendo University, Chiba-Nishi General Hospital, Sapporo Medical University
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About
Dr. Shin-ichi Hisasue is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges the frontiers of robotic surgery, prostate cancer management, and sexual medicine. His major contributions center on developing and validating computational tools to enhance surgical precision, most notably through his work on virtual partial nephrectomy analysis. His landmark 2015 study (41 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of using color-coded 3D surgical planning and quantitative functional analysis to predict outcomes in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, a technique that has significantly advanced preoperative planning for kidney cancer patients. Dr. Hisasue has also innovated in cardiac surgery, applying Firefly fluorescence imaging to assess left internal thoracic artery graft quality during robot-assisted coronary artery bypass—a critical solution to the lack of tactile feedback in robotic systems. Beyond surgical technique, he has made important contributions to understanding and managing erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer treatments (2010), providing essential guidance for urologists counseling patients on post-treatment quality of life. His work exemplifies the integration of cutting-edge technology with patient-centered outcomes, establishing him as a leader in robotic urologic oncology.
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