Yosuke Hirasawa
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About
Yosuke Hirasawa is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His major contributions lie in identifying surgical and systemic factors that improve patient recovery and safety. In a landmark 2017 study (21 citations), he demonstrated that lateral bladder neck preservation significantly enhances urinary continence recovery after RARP—a finding that directly informs surgical technique to reduce one of the most distressing post-operative complications. Hirasawa also conducted a pivotal multi-institutional analysis using a national Japanese database (18 citations), establishing that both surgeon and hospital volume critically impact the safety of RARP, thereby shaping quality standards in robotic surgery. His additional work on preoperative prostate volume estimation and the timing between biopsy and surgery further refines clinical decision-making. With over 60 total citations across his most-cited papers, Hirasawa’s research bridges technical innovation and large-scale evidence, advancing the field of minimally invasive urologic oncology and improving tangible outcomes for patients worldwide.
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