Koichiro Wada
Papers
10
Total Citations
113
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About
Dr. Koichiro Wada is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on improving functional outcomes after robotic surgery for prostate and kidney cancers. His primary research areas include the prediction and prevention of post-operative urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive techniques like robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and partial nephrectomy. Dr. Wada’s most impactful contribution is his pioneering use of pelvic MRI parameters—such as pelvic floor muscle width and urethral length—to preoperatively predict urinary incontinence after RARP, a study that has garnered 36 citations and directly informs surgical planning. He also performed the first robotic renal autotransplantation outside of North America (16 citations), demonstrating the feasibility of this complex procedure for ureteral pathologies. His work further explores the role of sarcopenia in erectile function recovery and the value of second-opinion pathology reviews to improve Gleason score concordance. With over 100 cumulative citations, Dr. Wada’s research bridges the gap between anatomical imaging, surgical technique, and patient quality of life, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic urologic oncology.
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- 2Robotic Renal Autotransplantation: First Case Outside of North America.16 citations · 2017
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