Yutaka Yanagihara
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About
Dr. Yutaka Yanagihara is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of prostate and bladder cancers. His work centers on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, particularly for high-risk and elderly patient populations. Dr. Yanagihara’s most impactful contribution, with 59 citations, is his seminal 2017 study on the role of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy in locally advanced prostate cancer—a condition traditionally considered poor prognosis—demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of surgical intervention in multimodal treatment. He has further shaped the field through comparative studies on urinary diversion methods, notably evaluating intracorporeal ileal conduit versus cutaneous ureterostomy in older patients undergoing robot-assisted cystectomy. His 2024 multicenter investigations provide critical insights into optimizing outcomes for bladder cancer, including the impact of lymph node dissection and the advantages of robotic versus open surgery for cutaneous ureterostomy. Dr. Yanagihara’s work consistently addresses the challenge of balancing oncologic efficacy with reduced perioperative morbidity, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic urologic oncology.
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