Shozaburo Mayumi
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Dr. Shozaburo Mayumi is a urological surgeon and educator whose work centers on surgical education, renal oncology, and the application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in clinical training. His most cited study, "3D printed kidney model could be an important educational tool for residents" (2022, 10 citations), demonstrates a pivotal contribution to surgical pedagogy. In this work, Dr. Mayumi and his team created a 3D-printed kidney model and evaluated its utility for junior physicians learning to assess the R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score—a critical tool for planning nephron-sparing surgery. By comparing an expert’s scoring with that of four urology residents, the study provided compelling evidence that tactile, patient-specific models significantly enhance spatial understanding and scoring accuracy among trainees. This research bridges a gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on surgical planning, offering a low-cost, reproducible method to improve resident education. Dr. Mayumi’s work underscores the transformative potential of 3D printing in medical training, directly impacting how future urologists approach complex renal surgeries. His findings encourage wider adoption of simulation-based learning, marking him as an innovator at the intersection of technology and surgical education.
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