Masahito Watanabe
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Dr. Masahito Watanabe is a distinguished urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing surgical techniques for prostate cancer, particularly through the adoption and evaluation of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His major contribution lies in systematically comparing clinical outcomes between surgeons with varying levels of open surgical experience in laparoscopically naïve centers with limited caseloads. In his most cited work (2015, 11 citations), Watanabe demonstrated that even surgeons with extensive open prostatectomy experience can achieve comparable perioperative, oncological, and functional results when transitioning to robotic approaches, challenging assumptions about the necessity of laparoscopic proficiency. This finding has practical implications for surgical training and the safe implementation of robotic programs in smaller institutions. His research addresses critical questions about skill transfer, learning curves, and patient safety during technological adoption in urology. By providing evidence that experienced open surgeons can successfully adapt to robotic platforms, Watanabe has helped guide institutional strategies for surgical innovation. His work continues to influence best practices in prostate cancer surgery, particularly for centers seeking to expand their robotic capabilities while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.
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