Asuka Sano

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Dr. Asuka Sano is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on improving outcomes for prostate cancer patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Her work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of postoperative complications, particularly de novo overactive bladder (OAB). In her landmark 2022 study, which has garnered 11 citations, Dr. Sano identified predictive factors for OAB development in clinically localized prostate cancer patients after RARP, providing crucial guidance for preoperative counseling and postoperative management. More recently, her 2025 investigation into perioperative outcomes comparing single versus multiple robot systems—specifically the hinotori and da Vinci platforms—has broken new ground in surgical robotics. With 4 citations already, this work demonstrates that surgeons can achieve comparable outcomes across different robotic systems during the learning period, a finding with profound implications for expanding access to minimally invasive prostate surgery. Dr. Sano’s research not only enhances surgical precision but also prioritizes patients’ quality of life, establishing her as a leading voice in the evolution of robotic urologic oncology.

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1. 1
   Predictive factors of de novo overactive bladder in clinically localized prostate cancer patients after robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy

   11 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Comparing Perioperative Outcomes Using Single and Multiple Robot Systems During the Learning Period for Robot‐Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

   4 citations · 2025

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