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Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer: Oncological Potential and Limitations as the Primary Treatment Open

Noriyoshi Miura, Masaki Shimbo, Keiichi Shishido, Shota Nobumori, Naoya Sugihara , et al. · 2025

Background: Locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa) is commonly treated with multimodal therapy; however, long-term outcomes of surgery alone are poorly defined. We investigated the potential and limitations of robot-assisted radical prosta…

Adverse Outcome of a Solitary Fibrous Tumor Originating in the Bladder Open

Takato Nishino, Masaki Shimbo, Eri Fukagawa, Kazutaka Narimoto, Jun Hashimoto , et al. · 2025

Introduction Solitary fibrous tumors originating in the bladder are extremely rare. While generally associated with favorable outcomes, some show invasive behavior. We report a case of a solitary fibrous tumor originating in the bladder th…

Extended Lymph Node Dissection May Not Provide a Therapeutic Benefit in Patients with Intermediate-to High-Risk Prostate Cancer Treated with Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Open

Noriyoshi Miura, Masaki Shimbo, Dai Okawa, Miki Sakamoto, Naoya Sugihara , et al. · 2025

Background: The therapeutic efficacy of extended lymph node dissection (ePLND) for intermediate- and high-risk (IR/HR) prostate cancer remains controversial. This study evaluated whether PLND improved biochemical recurrence (BCR) rates in …

Penile fracture after nerve‐sparing radical prostatectomy: Case report and review of literature Open

Eri Fukagawa, Masayuki Sano, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Kazunori Hattori · 2025

Introduction Penile fractures typically do not occur in patients unable to maintain an adequate erection. Erectile dysfunction is known as one of the major complications of radical prostatectomy, and no cases of postoperative penile fractu…

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utilization of mental health services among children and adolescents using an interrupted time series analysis Open

Fumiyasu Endo, Yuji Hiramatsu, Hiroo Ide · 2025

This study aimed to examine the impact of both the initial state of emergency (SOE) imposed from April to May 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 outbreak itself on the utilization of mental health services among chi…

Cost-effectiveness analysis of minimally invasive surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia: implications for Japan’s public healthcare system Open

Hisataka Anezaki, Fumiyasu Endo, Georgia Swan, Kenta Takashima, Sirikan Rojanasarot · 2024

Driven by lower retreatment and AE rates, WAVE was a cost-effective and cost-saving treatment for moderate-to-severe BPH in Japan compared to PUL, providing better outcomes at lower costs to the healthcare system.

Supplementary Material for: Computed Tomography Renal Volumetry Better Predicts Postoperative Donor Renal Function in Live Kidney Donor Transplantation than Renal Scintigraphy: A Comparative Study Open

Masaki Shimbo, Kyutaro Nojyu, Yuki Yonekura, Masayoshi Nagahama, Katsuko Komatsu , et al. · 2024

Introduction and objectives: Both computed tomography (CT) and renal scintigraphy (RS) have been used to assess vascular anatomy, renal status, and split renal function (SRF). In this study, we used a recently developed software that facil…

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate as a secondary surgery following prostatic urethral lift Open

Takato Nishino, Fumiyasu Endo, Masato Sakurai, Koki Tominaga, Eri Fukagawa , et al. · 2023

Introduction Prostatic urethral lift is a treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia, yet information on surgeries following this procedure is scarce. Case presentation A 71‐year‐old man with persistent urinary retention following p…

Optimal interval for delayed retrieval surgery with reciprocating morcellators after enucleation of giant prostatic hyperplasia in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate Open

Fumiyasu Endo, Masaki Shimbo, Kenji Komatsu, Kazuhiro Ohwaki, Kazunori Hattori · 2023

Leiomyoma of the Prostate Treated via Holmium Laser Enucleation: A Case Report and Literature Review Open

Masayuki Sano, Kazutaka Narimoto, Masaki Shimbo, Kazunori Hattori, Fumiyasu Endo · 2023

Peritoneal invasion of prostate cancer directly confirmed during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy Open

Takehiro Ohyama, Masaki Shimbo, Kenji Komatsu, Fumiyasu Endo, Naoki Kanomata , et al. · 2022

Introduction Several studies have been published on direct rectal invasion in patients with advanced metastatic prostate cancer, but few have directly confirmed intraoperative invasion of prostate cancer into the peritoneum. Case presentat…

Japanese giant benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sibling cases Open

Takehiro Ohyama, Fumiyasu Endo, Masaki Shimbo, Kazunori Hattori · 2022

Introduction The pathophysiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) remains incompletely understood but is likely multifactorial. Inflammation and metabolic factors may increase the risk of BPH. Several studies have evaluated the possib…

Testicular metastasis from urothelial carcinoma of the bladder Open

Eri Fukagawa, Fumiyasu Endo, Yoko Kyono, Jun Hashimoto, Kazunori Hattori · 2021

Introduction Reports of urothelial carcinoma with testicular metastasis are limited and the etiology and prognosis remain unclear. We report a rare case of testicular metastasis derived from bladder urothelial carcinoma. Case presentation …

Late‐onset Hem‐o‐Lok® migration into the bladder after robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy Open

Takehiro Ohyama, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Kazunori Hattori · 2021

Introduction Hem‐o‐Lok ® clips are widely used in robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy because of their ease of application and secure clamping. Although there have been some reports of their migration into the urinary tract, this usually …

Prostate cancer featuring a unique progression pattern: A case of prominent direct perineal invasion without definite metastasis Open

Takato Nishino, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Jiro Kawamori, Naoki Kanomata , et al. · 2021

Effectiveness of the self-retrieval basketing technique for stone extraction during flexible ureteroscopy for urolithiasis Open

Go Anan, Kenji Komatsu, Shingo Hatakeyama, Hiromichi Iwamura, Yuki Kohada , et al. · 2020

Background To assess the safety and effectiveness of using the self-retrieval basketing technique by solo surgeon as a method for stone extraction during flexible ureteroscopy (f-URS) for urolithiasis. Methods This retrospective study enro…

[A Case of a Congenital Right External Iliac Vein Defect Found after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy]. Open

Takehiro Ohyama, Fumiyasu Endo, Masaki Shimbo, Kenji Komatsu, Yoko Kyono , et al. · 2019

Congenital external iliac vein defects are extremely rare. A 56-year-old man underwent robotic prostatectomy (RARP) without pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) for localized low-risk prostate cancer. Intraoperative findings revealed a mark…

Renal cell carcinoma treatment during pregnancy: Histopathological findings suggestive of rapid tumor growth Open

Takehiro Ohyama, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Yoko Kyono, Fumi Akitani , et al. · 2019

Introduction Diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma during pregnancy is rare. We report a case of renal cell carcinoma during pregnancy with rapid growth. Case presentation A 39‐year‐old woman presented to our hospital for treatment of renal tu…

Renal Transplantation with Simultaneous Aortoiliac Reconstruction Using a Polytetrafluoroethylene Vascular Graft for Severe Atherosclerosis Open

Go Anan, Koji Nanmoku, Masaki Shimbo, Masahiko Nagahama, Takaaki Kimura , et al. · 2018

Studies on aortoiliac reconstruction for severe atherosclerosis with renal transplantation are limited. Here, we report a rare experience of the simultaneous reconstruction of the external iliac artery caused by severe atherosclerosis with…

MP16-04 THE ROLE OF G8 SCREENING TOOL IN THE ASSESSMENT OF SURGICAL OUTCOME OF ELDERLY PATIENTS (= 75 Y.O.) WITH HIGH-RISK PROSTATE CANCER: A PILOT STUDY Open

Kazuhito Matsushita, Jaspreet S. Sandhu, Shigeo Horie, Fumiyasu Endo, Masaki Shimbo , et al. · 2018

You have accessJournal of UrologyProstate Cancer: Localized: Surgical Therapy III1 Apr 2018MP16-04 THE ROLE OF G8 SCREENING TOOL IN THE ASSESSMENT OF SURGICAL OUTCOME OF ELDERLY PATIENTS (= 75 Y.O.) WITH HIGH-RISK PROSTATE CANCER: A PILOT …

Erratum: Practical Index of Urinary Incontinence Following Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Case-Series Study of the 24-Hour Pad Test Immediately after Catheter Removal Open

Akiko Fujisaki, Aya Goto, Fumiyasu Endo, Osamu Muraishi, Kazunori Hattori , et al. · 2017

Introduction: Epidemiological data regarding complications after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) are scarce in Japan. We examined the associations of the 24-hour pad test results immediately after HoLEP with…

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Yongqiang Fu, Zhe Zhou, Bing Yang, Kai Zhang, Lijun He , et al. · 2016

MP47-12 SERUM PSA AS A PREDICTOR OF SYMPTOMATIC HYPOGONADISM Open

Kazuhito Matsushita, Osamu Takahashi, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Osamu Muraishi , et al. · 2016

You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Evaluation1 Apr 2016MP47-12 SERUM PSA AS A PREDICTOR OF SYMPTOMATIC HYPOGONADISM Kazuhito Matsushita, Osamu Takahashi, Masaki Shimbo, Fumiyasu Endo, Osamu Muraishi, and Kazunori…

AB139. Web promotion of da Vinci robotic prostatectomy exhibits varying sexual health information. Open

Kazuhito Matsushita, Fumiyasu Endo, Masaki Shimbo, Yoko Kyono, Go Anan , et al. · 2015

Objective The surgical robot has been widely adopted in Japan in spite of its high cost and controversy surroundings its benefit. Accordingly, robotic prostatectomy has become the most common treatment options for prostate cancer. The evi…

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