Shingo Nishimura
Papers
6
Total Citations
51
H-Index
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About
Dr. Shingo Nishimura is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex renal and urinary tract procedures. His most significant contributions lie in the field of robot-assisted kidney autotransplantation (RAKAT), where he performed the first case outside of North America in 2017, a landmark achievement for treating ureteral stenosis and ureteropelvic junction obstruction. This work, along with a comprehensive literature review on RAKAT’s future potential, has established him as a key figure in this niche. Dr. Nishimura has also made substantial impacts in oncologic surgery, comparing robot-assisted partial nephrectomy against percutaneous cryoablation for cT1 renal cell carcinoma using propensity score matching, and developing 3-D volumetric methods to predict renal function post-surgery. His research on intracorporeal versus extracorporeal urinary diversion after radical cystectomy further demonstrates his commitment to optimizing surgical outcomes. With over 50 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Nishimura’s work is shaping the next generation of urologic surgery, offering patients less invasive options with excellent functional results.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Renal Autotransplantation: First Case Outside of North America.16 citations · 2017
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