Shinya Morita

Keio University Hospital, Keio University

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Shinya Morita is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes for men undergoing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. His research centers on preoperative risk stratification, surgical technique, and post-operative recovery, particularly regarding urinary function and hernia development. In a key 2022 study (7 citations), Morita identified that a low subcutaneous fat mass is a significant risk factor for developing inguinal hernia after radical prostatectomy, offering a novel, body-composition-based predictor for this common complication. He further advanced the field by pinpointing predictors of urinary continence recovery following laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (2023, 6 citations), directly aiding clinicians in counseling patients on realistic recovery timelines. Most recently (2024, 3 citations), Morita demonstrated that prostatic shape, as seen on preoperative MRI, predicts the technical difficulty of robot-assisted surgery. By linking simple imaging features to surgical complexity, his work helps surgeons anticipate challenges and personalize operative planning. Through these contributions, Morita is shaping a more predictive, patient-centered approach to prostate cancer surgery.