Kazuro Kikkawa
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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Kazuro Kikkawa is a leading urologic surgeon whose research focuses on improving functional outcomes and quality of life after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of postoperative urinary continence, identifying novel predictors such as bladder neck size, resected membranous urethra length, and myosteatosis—fatty degeneration of muscle—as key factors influencing recovery. With over 100 citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Kikkawa has demonstrated that surgical anatomy and patient body composition directly impact continence, enabling more personalized preoperative counseling and surgical planning. Beyond continence, he has investigated health-related quality of life after RARP compared to laparoscopic approaches, the prognostic significance of lymphatic invasion in high-risk prostate cancer, and the natural history of pseudoaneurysms following partial nephrectomy. His prospective studies on sexual function’s impact on overall well-being and the use of PI-RADS v2 MRI findings to predict extracapsular extension further showcase his commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered urologic oncology. Dr. Kikkawa’s work bridges surgical technique, imaging, and patient-reported outcomes, making him a vital contributor to modern prostate cancer care.
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