Yuka Yamaguchi

NYU Langone Health, New York Proton Center

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Dr. Yuka Yamaguchi is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of reconstructive urology, particularly through the application of robotic surgery. Her primary research focuses on innovative techniques for ureteral reconstruction, with a landmark contribution being the development and validation of robot-assisted ureteral reconstruction using buccal mucosa grafts. This pioneering work, detailed in her most-cited paper (92 citations), offers a minimally invasive solution for complex ureteral strictures, reducing patient morbidity compared to traditional open surgery. Dr. Yamaguchi also co-authored a key multi-institutional study (2015) that provided initial, promising results for this technique, helping to establish its safety and efficacy across different surgical centers. Her impact is evident in the growing adoption of robotic buccal mucosa graft ureteroplasty, a procedure she helped to standardize. Through her meticulous research and clinical innovation, Dr. Yamaguchi has expanded the reconstructive toolkit for urologists, offering patients with challenging ureteral disease a less invasive path to recovery and improved outcomes.