Tadahiko Kikugawa
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Total Citations
108
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About
Dr. Tadahiko Kikugawa is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and kidney cancers, with a particular focus on high-risk and locally advanced disease. His most influential study, with 59 citations, established the critical role of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in treating locally advanced prostate cancer, challenging traditional views on surgical candidacy. Dr. Kikugawa has made groundbreaking contributions to understanding prostate cancer biology, notably demonstrating that PSMA-positive membranes secreted by cancer cells can transform vascular endothelial cells into an angiogenic state—a finding with 23 citations that illuminates new pathways for therapeutic intervention. His research also provides practical surgical guidance, showing that low RENAL Nephrometry Scores can eliminate the need for ureteral catheter insertion during robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, improving patient outcomes. Beyond these contributions, Dr. Kikugawa has evaluated the novel Japanese robotic platform HINOTORI™, comparing its performance to the da Vinci® system, and has explored the limits of extended lymph node dissection in intermediate-to high-risk prostate cancer. His work consistently bridges cutting-edge surgical technique with deeper biological understanding, making him a pivotal figure in modern urologic oncology.
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