Wakako Yorozuya

Sapporo Medical University, Hakodate National Hospital

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Wakako Yorozuya is a dedicated urological researcher whose work centers on improving quality-of-life outcomes for prostate cancer patients, with a particular focus on the psychosocial and functional impacts of radical prostatectomy. Her major contributions lie in patient-centered outcomes research, especially regarding erectile function and urinary continence following robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP). In her landmark MAJI study (2024), Yorozuya conducted in-depth interviews with 20 patients before non-nerve-sparing surgery, revealing the nuanced, often underappreciated emotional burden of losing erectile function—work that has already garnered 2 citations for its pioneering qualitative approach. Her 2019 retrospective analysis of 122 RARP patients identified key predictive factors for postoperative urinary continence, providing clinicians with actionable insights to better counsel patients and manage expectations. Though early in her citation impact, Yorozuya’s investigations fill a critical gap by prioritizing the patient’s voice in surgical decision-making. Her work is notable for bridging the gap between clinical metrics and lived experience, making her a rising voice in patient-reported outcomes and survivorship care.