Yutaro Sasaki
Papers
15
Total Citations
87
H-Index
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About
Dr. Yutaro Sasaki is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robot-assisted surgery for prostate and bladder cancers. His major contributions focus on optimizing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes, particularly through the evaluation of novel robotic systems and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Sasaki’s research on the Hinotori robot-assisted surgical system, highlighted by a 2024 study with 22 citations, demonstrates that its docking-free design can reduce postoperative pain after radical prostatectomy. He has also made significant strides in bladder cancer management, including a propensity score-matched study (14 citations) comparing intracorporeal ileal conduit and cutaneous ureterostomy for older patients undergoing radical cystectomy, and a multi-institutional analysis (2025) on achieving the radical cystectomy-pentafecta after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. His innovative work extends to developing the “Assistent guide” device for ureteral stent placement and the Mercedes-Benz closure technique for vaginal reconstruction. With over 80 cumulative citations across his top papers, Dr. Sasaki’s research is shaping safer, more effective surgical practices, making him a leading figure in robotic urology.
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