Tomohiro Kudo

Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University

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Tomohiro Kudo is a urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on the functional anatomy of pelvic surgery, with a particular focus on preserving erectile function during radical prostatectomy. His most-cited study, "Nerves in the Areas Posterior to the Prostate Base Contribute to Erectile Function: An Intraoperative Electrical Stimulation Assessment" (2019), provides critical intraoperative evidence that nerve fibers located posterior to the prostate base play a previously underappreciated role in erectile function. By employing direct electrical stimulation during surgery, Kudo demonstrated that these posterior nerves are functionally distinct from the traditional neurovascular bundle, offering a new target for nerve-sparing techniques. This work, which has garnered 4 citations, challenges conventional surgical boundaries and has direct implications for reducing postoperative erectile dysfunction. Kudo’s research bridges the gap between anatomical knowledge and real-time surgical decision-making, making him a key contributor to the evolution of functional preservation in urologic oncology. His findings are particularly valuable for surgeons seeking to refine their technique and improve quality-of-life outcomes for prostate cancer patients.