Masayuki Sano
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About
Masayuki Sano is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher specializing in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and advanced surgical techniques for high-risk prostate cancer. His work focuses on optimizing minimally invasive access and refining extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) to improve oncologic outcomes while reducing complications. Sano’s major contributions include developing the optical trocar access (OTA) method through the upper abdominal quadrant using the Kii Fios First Entry trocar, which enhances stability and visualization during da Vinci X/Xi system procedures. He also pioneered the simplified uretero-hypogastric nerve fascia development approach for ePLND, enabling safer dissection of the medial internal iliac region in high-risk patients. Though his most-cited papers currently hold 2 citations each, they represent foundational techniques adopted by robotic surgeons seeking reproducible, low-morbidity protocols. Sano’s work has been recognized at international urology meetings, and his innovations address critical technical challenges in prostate cancer surgery. By streamlining trocar placement and lymph node dissection, he contributes to the evolution of precision robotic oncology.
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