Tomoki Kamimura
Papers
3
Total Citations
30
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Tomoki Kamimura is a urologic surgeon and researcher at the forefront of integrating three-dimensional (3D) printing technology into robotic kidney surgery. His work centers on improving preoperative planning, surgical education, and patient outcomes in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). Dr. Kamimura’s major contribution is the development and validation of personalized 3D-printed kidney models, including a novel square-block type that enhances spatial understanding of renal anatomy. His research demonstrates that these models significantly improve surgical precision and education. In a key study (2020, 11 citations), he showed that using a 3D model in initial RAPN cases facilitates better anatomical comprehension. Another influential work (2022, 10 citations) established the 3D kidney model as a powerful educational tool, helping junior residents accurately assess the R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score. Most notably, his 2020 study (9 citations) proved that 3D model utilization leads to higher rates of achieving “TRIFECTA”—the gold standard of complication-free, margin-negative surgery with minimal warm ischemia time. With over 30 total citations, Dr. Kamimura is pioneering a tangible, patient-specific approach that bridges the gap between imaging and the operating room, ultimately making robotic kidney surgery safer and more effective for trainees and experts alike.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3