Sotaro Miwa

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa Medical Center

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Sotaro Miwa is a leading researcher in urological surgery and anesthesiology, with a focused expertise on the physiological impacts of robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His work primarily investigates the interplay between surgical positioning and patient outcomes, particularly during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). Miwa’s major contributions include pioneering research on how varying degrees of the Trendelenburg position—a steep head-down tilt—affect cardiovascular and respiratory function during prolonged procedures. His 2013 study, cited 38 times, systematically analyzed the influence of head-down angles on patient physiology, providing critical guidelines for optimizing surgical safety and anesthesia management. Additionally, his 2014 urodynamic evaluation, with 26 citations, offered novel insights into bladder function changes immediately following RALP, helping surgeons refine postoperative care. By bridging surgical technique with physiological monitoring, Miwa has enhanced the understanding of how robotic surgeries impact patient stability, directly influencing clinical protocols in urology and anesthesiology. His work remains essential for researchers and clinicians aiming to minimize risks in minimally invasive prostate cancer surgeries.