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Dr. Yasuyuki Naitoh is a pioneering urological surgeon whose work has significantly advanced minimally invasive kidney surgery in Japan. His primary research areas include laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and robot-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, with a focus on treating complex ureteropelvic junction obstructions. Dr. Naitoh’s major contribution is his leadership in a landmark multicenter study documenting 469 cases of non-robotic urological LESS across nine Japanese institutions, establishing safety and feasibility benchmarks that have guided national practice. This work, published in 2016, remains his most cited paper (16 citations) and a foundational reference in the field. He has also demonstrated surgical innovation by comparing outcomes of robot-assisted, single-site, and conventional laparoscopic pyeloplasty, as well as reporting a rare case of ureteropelvic junction obstruction with ipsilateral retrocaval ureter treated robotically. These contributions highlight his role in refining surgical techniques to reduce invasiveness while maintaining efficacy. Dr. Naitoh’s cumulative work, though early in citation impact, reflects a dedicated career advancing urological laparoscopy and robotics in Japan, offering valuable insights for surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize outcomes in complex upper urinary tract reconstruction.