Tatsushi Kawada

Okayama University

Papers

4

Total Citations

36

H-Index

4

About

Tatsushi Kawada is a leading urologic oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical management for genitourinary cancers, particularly upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC), prostate cancer, and renal cell carcinoma. His major contributions include advancing evidence-based guidelines for lymph node dissection (LND) during radical nephroureterectomy for high-risk UTUC, where his 2023 review (12 citations) highlights the critical gap between guideline recommendations and clinical practice. Kawada has also shaped perioperative care through a systematic review and meta-analysis on pelvic drain placement and catheter removal timing after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP, 10 citations), providing data-driven protocols to improve patient recovery. His comparative studies on intracorporeal versus extracorporeal urinary diversion after robot-assisted cystectomy (9 citations) and propensity-matched analyses of partial nephrectomy versus cryoablation for cT1 renal tumors (5 citations) demonstrate his commitment to refining minimally invasive techniques. With over 36 citations across his most impactful works, Kawada’s research bridges surgical innovation and practical clinical implementation, making him a valuable resource for trainees and practitioners seeking evidence-based approaches to complex urologic oncology procedures.

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Papers
36
Total Citations
9
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Need for and extent of lymph node dissection for upper tract urothelial carcinoma: an updated review in 2023
12 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 40
🏛 Institutions: Okayama University

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