Kazuhiro Fukuda
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Kazuhiro Fukuda is a leading figure in urologic oncology, with a focused expertise in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and its impact on patient quality of life. His major contribution lies in systematically evaluating longitudinal health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in Japanese men undergoing RARP for localized prostate cancer. By employing the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC), Fukuda has provided critical, patient-centered data on functional recovery, particularly comparing outcomes between nerve-sparing and non-nerve-sparing techniques. His most cited work, a 2021 study with 11 citations, is foundational for understanding how surgical precision translates into real-world patient well-being, bridging a gap in Asian-specific outcomes data. Beyond this, Fukuda’s research continues to refine surgical protocols, emphasizing the balance between oncologic control and post-operative HRQOL. His work is instrumental for clinicians and researchers seeking evidence-based approaches to optimize recovery, making him a key voice in the evolving landscape of minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery.
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