Tsuzumi Konishi
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Total Citations
23
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About
Tsuzumi Konishi is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on refining robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to improve oncologic safety and functional outcomes. Her most impactful study, with 15 citations, compares Retzius-sparing RARP to conventional anterior RARP, revealing a critical insight: the Retzius-sparing approach is associated with higher positive surgical margin rates in anterior tumors but not in posterior tumors. This finding directly informs surgical decision-making based on tumor location. In another key contribution (6 citations), Konishi evaluated bleeding risks in patients undergoing RARP while on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy, providing essential safety data for an increasingly complex patient population. Her most recent work (2024) identifies the cribriform pattern as a predictive factor for PSA recurrence following salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy, offering a novel histologic marker to guide adjuvant treatment. Konishi’s research bridges the gap between surgical technique and personalized risk assessment, with cumulative citations reflecting growing clinical impact. Her studies are vital for urologists seeking to optimize both cancer control and quality of life in prostate cancer patients.
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