Takayuki Sugiyama
Papers
13
Total Citations
166
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About
Takayuki Sugiyama is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for renal and prostate cancers. His major contributions focus on refining robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) for small renal masses, systematically evaluating learning curves, perioperative outcomes, and tumor complexity. Notably, his work demonstrates that the da Vinci Xi system achieves comparable or superior results to open surgery, with studies on early unclamping techniques showing improved perioperative outcomes. Sugiyama’s research also explores challenging scenarios, such as endophytic tumors and perinephric fat volumetry’s impact on console time, providing critical guidance for surgical planning. With his most-cited paper on the RAPN learning curve (27 citations) and comparative assessments of robotic versus open approaches (26 citations), his work has garnered over 150 total citations. He has also pioneered robot-assisted radical nephrectomy with inferior vena cava tumor thrombectomy in Japan, expanding robotic applications. Through prospective evaluations of health-related quality of life and predictive factors for postoperative overactive bladder, Sugiyama bridges technical innovation with patient-centered outcomes, establishing himself as a key figure in urologic oncology and robotic surgery.
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