NOBUYUKI HINATA

Last Updated :2026/07/09

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Professor
Web Site
https://urology.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
E-mail
hinatahiroshima-u.ac.jp

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2026/04/01, Hiroshima University, Director, Translational Research Center
  • 2026/04/01, Hiroshima University, Deputy Executive Director (Academia-Government-Industry Collaboration)
  • 2021/10/01, Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Professor
  • 2016/04/01, 2021/09, Kobe University, Associate Professor
  • 2013/09/01, 2014/03/31, Kobe University, Lecturer
  • 2015/08, 2016/02, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Department of Urology, Research Fellow
  • 2012/10/01, 2013/03/31, Kobe University Hospital, Department of Urology, Assistant Professor
  • 2010/10/01, 2012/09/30, Tottori University, School of Medicine, Assistant Professor
  • 2009/10/01, 2010/09/30, Sanda City Hospital, Department of Urology, Chief Physician
  • 2006/06/01, 2009/09/30, Shinko Hospital, Department of Urology, Chief Physician
  • 2004/01/01, 2006/05/31, Shiso General Hospital, Department of Urology, Chief Physician
  • 2003/08/01, 2003/12/31, Kawachi General Hospital, Department of Urology, null

Educational Backgrounds

  • Kobe University, Japan, 1999/04, 2004/02
  • Kobe University, School of Medicine, Japan, 1992/04, 1998/03

Academic Degrees

  • Kobe University

In Charge of Primary Major Programs

  • Medicine

Research Fields

  • Medicine,dentistry, and pharmacy;Clinical surgery;Urology

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • THE JAPANESE UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Japanese Society of Endourology and Robotics
  • Japanese Cancer Association
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  • Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
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  • JAPAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
  • null
  • Japanese Society of Chemotherapy
  • null
  • American Urological Association

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Year, Clinical diagnosis and treatment II
  2. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Practice for medical research
  3. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Practice of Medicine I
  4. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Intensive, Practice of Medicine II
  5. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Seminar on Urology
  6. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Seminar on Urology
  7. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , First Semester, Advanced Research on Urology
  8. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Second Semester, Advanced Research on Urology

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Comprehensive Genomic Characterization Between Urothelial Carcinoma Subtypes/Divergent Differentiation (S/DD) and Pure Urothelial Carcinoma Using a Large-Scale Japanese Genomic Panel Dataset, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 33(6), 20260608
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  2. Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Differentiate into Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts and Promote Tumor Growth in Renal Cell Carcinoma, CANCERS, 18(11), 20260525
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  3. Nectin-4 drives aggressive tumor biology and poor prognosis in renal cell carcinoma, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 44(8), 108-119, 202608
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  4. Nectin-4 expression in upper and lower tract urothelial carcinoma: correlation with early-stage disease and prognostic relevance, VIRCHOWS ARCHIV, 488(6), 1227-1242, 202606
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  5. Genomic and Clinical Impact of Smoking on Therapeutic Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: A Public Databases Analysis, PROSTATE, 86(6), 689-696, 202605
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  6. Multidisciplinary Trends in Endoscopic Surgery in Japan: Insights From the 17th Nationwide Survey, ASIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, 19(1), 20260426
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  7. Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Pembrolizumab-Lenvatinib Versus Axitinib-Based Regimens in Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 33(4), 202604
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  8. Impact of the Nadir Androgen Receptor Signaling Inhibitor-Derived Integrative Response Model in Real-World Patients With Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer, PROSTATE, 86(9), 1053-1060, 202606
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  9. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor signaling promotes bladder cancer progression and its inhibition by Losartan, HYPERTENSION RESEARCH, 49(4), 1480-1494, 202604
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  10. TROP2 expression is associated with early stage and favorable prognosis in upper tract urothelial carcinoma, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 44(1), 20260213
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  11. Combining Prostate-Specific Antigen Density With PI-RADS to Improve the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer at MRI/TRUS Fusion-Targeted Re-Biopsy, PROSTATE, 86(5), 582-591, 202604
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  12. Clinical Characteristics and Predictive Factors of Immune-Mediated Cholangitis: A Large Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study, CANCERS, 18(4), 20260219
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  13. KIFC1 is Associated With Sarcomatoid Differentiation, Immune Response, and a Poor Prognosis in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma, CANCER MEDICINE, 15(3), 20260226
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  14. Urine culture-guided antibiotic prophylaxis reduces febrile pyelonephritis after ureteral stent removal following radical cystectomy, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 44(1), 20260318
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  15. Gene-body DNA methylation of ONECUT2 predicts its expression and prostate cancer aggressiveness in needle biopsies, BIOMARKER RESEARCH, 14(1), 20260116
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  16. Crucial Contribution of BACH1 to Bladder Cancer Progression via Upregulating Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Pathway, CANCER SCIENCE, 117(2), 364-376, 202602
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  17. Intraoperative real-time display of 3D reconstruction models in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 40(2), 1726-1734, 202602
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  18. Efficacy of Open-Ended Urinary Catheters in Preventing Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Randomized Controlled Trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(12), 1819-1826, 202512
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  19. TUBB3 Is Associated With a Poor Prognosis and Basal Subtypes in Upper and Lower Tract Urothelial Carcinoma, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(12), 1893-1901, 202512
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  20. Time-dependent changes in pathological risk factors of recurrence after renal cell carcinoma surgery, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 44(1), 69e1-69e9, 202601
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  21. Impact of the preoperative modified 5-item frailty index on the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 43(12), 695e11-695e19, 202512
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  22. KDM6A deficiency promotes 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy resistance in bladder cancer by suppressing ROS accumulation, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 43(12), 696e17-696e25, 202512
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  23. Association Between Preoperative Penile Circumference and Urinary Function After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(11), 1576-1586, 202511
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  24. KDM6A deficiency promotes tumor progression and resistance to cabozantinib treatment in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 15(1), 20251104
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  25. Comprehensive Analysis of Fraction of Genome Altered in Prostate Cancer Treatment, PROSTATE, 85(16), 1513-1521, 202512
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  26. Treatment outcomes with radium-223 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with bone metastasis in real-world practice: a multiinstitutional study, PROSTATE INTERNATIONAL, 13(3), 167-173, 202509
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  27. A prospective evaluation of hidden bacterial involvement and antibiotic efficacy in nonbacterial CP/CPPS: addressing an underexplored therapeutic approach, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 43(1), 20250915
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  28. Real-World Survival Outcomes of Partial Versus Radical Nephrectomy: Cause-Specific and Time-Dependent Effects, CLINICAL GENITOURINARY CANCER, 23(5), 202510
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  29. Modified Glasgow prognostic score predicts outcomes of tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 43(11), 202511
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  30. Case Report: Locally advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma with pathological complete response following nephrectomy and thrombectomy after nivolumab and cabozantinib treatment, FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY, 15, 20250925
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  31. Extended Follow-Up of Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy for Renal Hilar Tumor: A Prospective Multi-Institutional Study (ROBOHIT Trial), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(9), 1165-1171, 202509
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  32. Clinicopathological Characteristics of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer With Loss of Immunohistochemical Expression of Mismatch Repair Proteins, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(9), 1257-1269, 202509
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  33. Long-Term Survival After Chemoradiotherapy for Renal Pelvis Cancer, IJU CASE REPORTS, 8(5), 441-444, 202509
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  34. Influence of best objective response to first-line treatment on survival outcomes in advanced urothelial carcinoma in the era of sequential therapy with enfortumab vedotin, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(5), 524-530, 202505
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  35. Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Testing for Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer in Advanced Elderly Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study, PROSTATE, 85(12), 1134-1142, 202509
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  36. Risk classification by pathological and biochemical prognostic factors determined by extensive exploration for metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 43(1), 20250811
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  37. Utility of tumor diameter-to-prostate volume ratio for predicting the outcome of magnetic resonance imaging/transrectal ultrasound fusion-targeted biopsy, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 43(7), 444e11-444e20, 202507
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  38. Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer With Intermediate-Risk Features: The PRIAS-JAPAN Study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(7), 823-827, 202507
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  39. Real-world clinical usage and efficacy of apalutamide in men with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a multi-institutional study in the CsJUC, JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 55(6), 643-649, 202506
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  40. First human case of infected lymphocele with bloodstream infection caused by Staphylococcus coagulans transmitted from a pet dog: a case report, DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 112(3), 202507
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  41. Treatment Outcomes of Robotic Adrenalectomy Compared to Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: A Propensity Score Matching Study, ASIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, 18(1), 202501
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  42. Circulating PMN-MDSC level positively correlates with a poor prognosis in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, FRONTIERS IN UROLOGY, 2, 20220915
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  43. Robot-Assisted Simple Prostatectomy for Two Cases of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: The First Report in Japan, IJU CASE REPORTS, 8(3), 206-209, 202505
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  44. Robotic urologic applications of the hinotoriTM Surgical Robot System, ASIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 12(2), 162-168, 202504
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  45. The advanced lung cancer inflammation index as a useful prognostic indicator for patients who underwent radical nephroureterectomy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 43(1), 20250220
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  46. DGKα Enhances Tumorigenic Activity in Bladder Cancer Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, CANCER MEDICINE, 14(5), 202503
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  47. Efficacy of scheduled intravenous acetaminophen administration for catheter-related bladder discomfort in patients after transurethral resection of bladder tumors: A prospective randomized pilot study, INVESTIGATIVE AND CLINICAL UROLOGY, 66(2), 144-151, 202503
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  48. AQUABEAM robotic system use-results survey: Aquablation for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Japanese Population, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 32(3), 308-313, 202503
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  49. Safety and efficacy of oral cancer vaccine B440 in patients with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor-resistant advanced urothelial cancer: a study protocol for a phase 1 multicenter, open-label, single-arm clinical trial, BMC CANCER, 25(1), 20250204
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  50. The Gender-Biased Differential Effect of KDM6A Mutation on Immune Therapy in Urothelial Carcinoma: A Public Database Study, CANCERS, 17(3), 202502
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  51. Real-world outcomes of avelumab plus axitinib in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in Japan: long-term follow-up from the J-DART2 retrospective study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 30(1), 99-109, 202501
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  52. Distribution and clinicopathological characteristics of G-CSF expression in tumor cells and stromal cells in upper tract urothelial carcinoma, JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 151(1), 20241230
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  53. Development and growth of cavernosal sinusoidal endothelia in the external genitalia of human fetuses, ANNALS OF ANATOMY-ANATOMISCHER ANZEIGER, 258, 202502
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  54. [Prospects for molecular research in urological oncology: gene therapy]., Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica, 47(11), 2001
  55. Mutations in the gyrA and parC genes and in vitro activities of fluoroquinolones in 91 clinical isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Japan., Sexually transmitted diseases, 31(3), 2004
  56. A multicenter retrospective study of nivolumab monotherapy in previously treated metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients: interim analysis of Japanese real-world data., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(8), 2020
  57. Multiple cystic sphere formation from PK-8 cells in three-dimensional culture., Biochemistry and biophysics reports, 32, 2022
  58. Dual immunocytochemical staining of annexin A10 and p53 in low-grade and papillary urothelial carcinoma contributes to improvement of diagnostic accuracy in urine cytology., Cancer cytopathology, 131(9), 2023
  59. Retrospective evaluation of the improvement in the urinary status-related quality of life after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 30(11), 2023
  60. Clinicopathological significance of TUBB3 in upper tract urothelial carcinoma and possible application in urine cytology., Pathology international, 73(9), 2023
  61. The Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Chemotherapy for cT3N0M0 Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: The Impact of Tumor Location., Urology journal, 21(02), 2023
  62. MCM4 expression is associated with high-grade histology, tumor progression and poor prognosis in urothelial carcinoma., Diagnostic pathology, 18(1), 2023
  63. Comprehensive genomic profiling testing in Japanese castration-resistant prostate cancer patients: results of a single-center retrospective cohort study., Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 54(2), 2024
  64. Auraptene Enhances AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Phosphorylation and Thereby Inhibits the Proliferation, Migration and Expression of Androgen Receptors and Prostate-Specific Antigens in Prostate Cancer Cells., International journal of molecular sciences, 24(21), 2023
  65. Efficacy and safety of second-line cabozantinib after immuno-oncology combination therapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma: Japanese multicenter retrospective study., Scientific reports, 13(1), 2023
  66. Prognostic Impact of the Modified 5-Item Frailty Index After Radical Nephroureterectomy in Patients With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Study., Clinical genitourinary cancer, 22(2), 2024
  67. Real-world outcomes of avelumab plus axitinib as first-line therapy in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in Japan: A multicenter, retrospective, observational study (J-DART)., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 31(3), 2024
  68. First case report of robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intracorporeal urinary diversion using the hinotori Surgical Robot System., Translational cancer research, 13(1), 2024
  69. Centrality angle is a novel nephrometry score to predict tumor complexity and perioperative outcomes for partial nephrectomy., Scientific reports, 14(1), 2024
  70. Nesprin1 Deficiency Is Associated with Poor Prognosis of Renal Cell Carcinoma and Resistance to Sunitinib Treatment., Oncology, 102(10), 2024
  71. First reported human case of isolation of Vagococcus fluvialis from the urine of a former zoo clerk in Japan: a case report., BMC infectious diseases, 24(1), 2024
  72. Fourth national Japanese antimicrobial susceptibility pattern surveillance program: Bacterial isolates from patients with complicated urinary tract infections., Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy, 30(7), 2024
  73. Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer With Hydronephrosis Exhibits a High Frequency of Mutations in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Gene., Anticancer research, 44(5), 2024
  74. Utility of the modified 5-item frailty index as a predictor of postoperative febrile urinary tract infection in patients who underwent ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy., World journal of urology, 42(1), 2024
  75. Preoperative high serum total testosterone levels predict preserved postoperative sexual function in patients after nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 31(9), 2024
  76. Clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term postoperative urinary incontinence in patients treated with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A propensity-matched analysis., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 31(10), 2024
  77. Efficacy of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy compared to conventional laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for completely endophytic renal tumor: a multicenter, prospective study., International journal of clinical oncology, 29(10), 2024
  78. Urinary tract fungal ball in a single kidney after total nephroureterocystectomy., IJU case reports, 7(5), 2024
  79. Preoperative multidisciplinary team meeting improves the incidence of positive margins in pathological T2 prostate cancer., World journal of urology, 42(1), 2024
  80. Circulatory characteristics of early mobilization after surgery for bilateral pheochromocytoma: a case report, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS, 18(1), 20241031
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  81. Preoperative high serum total testosterone levels predict preserved postoperative sexual function in patients after nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 31(9), 1038-1045, 202409
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  82. Urinary tract fungal ball in a single kidney after total nephroureterocystectomy, IJU CASE REPORTS, 7(5), 371-374, 202409
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  83. Fourth national Japanese antimicrobial susceptibility pattern surveillance program: Bacterial isolates from patients with complicated urinary tract infections, JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND CHEMOTHERAPY, 30(7), 579-589, 202407
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  84. Utility of the modified 5-item frailty index as a predictor of postoperative febrile urinary tract infection in patients who underwent ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 42(1), 20240515
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  85. Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer With Hydronephrosis Exhibits a High Frequency of Mutations in Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3 Gene, ANTICANCER RESEARCH, 44(5), 1947-1954, 202405
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  86. Prognostic Impact of the Modified 5-Item Frailty Index After Radical Nephroureterectomy in Patients With Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Study, CLINICAL GENITOURINARY CANCER, 22(2), 202404
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  87. Retrospective evaluation of the improvement in the urinary status-related quality of life after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 30(11), 1020-1027, 202311
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  88. First reported human case of isolation of Vagococcus fluvialis from the urine of a former zoo clerk in Japan: a case report, BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 24(1), 20240321
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  89. Centrality angle is a novel nephrometry score to predict tumor complexity and perioperative outcomes for partial nephrectomy, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 14(1), 20240227
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  90. The Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Gemcitabine and Cisplatin Chemotherapy for cT3N0M0 Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: The Impact of Tumor Location, UROLOGY JOURNAL, 21(2), 98-106, 2024
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  91. First case report of robot-assisted radical cystectomy and intracorporeal urinary diversion using the hinotori Surgical Robot System, TRANSLATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH, 13(1), 471-479, 202401
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  92. Comprehensive genomic profiling testing in Japanese castration-resistant prostate cancer patients: results of a single-center retrospective cohort study, JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 54(2), 175-181, 20240207
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  93. Efficacy and safety of second-line cabozantinib after immuno-oncology combination therapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma: Japanese multicenter retrospective study, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 13(1), 20231123
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  94. Real-world outcomes of avelumab plus axitinib as first-line therapy in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in Japan: A multicenter, retrospective, observational study (J-DART), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 31(3), 265-272, 202403
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  95. Auraptene Enhances AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Phosphorylation and Thereby Inhibits the Proliferation, Migration and Expression of Androgen Receptors and Prostate-Specific Antigens in Prostate Cancer Cells, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES, 24(21), 202311
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  96. Development and Validation of an Objective Scoring Tool for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Scoring for Partial Nephrectomy., Journal of endourology, 36(5), 2022
  97. Importance of considering interest in sex when evaluating satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 29(5), 2022
  98. Prognostic model of upfront cytoreductive nephrectomy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and/or targeted agents., International urology and nephrology, 54(6), 2022
  99. Current status and future prospects of antibody-drug conjugates in urological malignancies., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 29(10), 2022
  100. Association of DNA methylation with steroidogenic enzymes in Cushing's adenoma., Endocrine-related cancer, 29(8), 2022
  101. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with minimum follow-up of 5 years: A multi-center prospective study in Japan., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 29(9), 2022
  102. ANXA10 Expression Is Inversely Associated with Tumor Stage, Grade, and TP53 Expression in Upper and Lower Urothelial Carcinoma., Pathobiology : journal of immunopathology, molecular and cellular biology, 90(2), 2023
  103. Impact of modified Glasgow prognostic score on predicting prognosis and modification of risk model for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with first line tyrosine kinase inhibitor., Urologic oncology, 40(10), 2022
  104. Hinotori Surgical Robot System, a novel robot-assisted surgical platform: Preclinical and clinical evaluation., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 29(10), 2022
  105. Molecular mechanisms of resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitor in clear cell renal cell carcinoma., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 29(12), 2022
  106. Clinicopathological significance of the overexpression of MUC1 in upper tract urothelial carcinoma and possible application as a diagnostic marker., Pathology international, 72(12), 2022
  107. MCM4 expression is associated with high-grade histology, tumor progression and poor prognosis in urothelial carcinoma, DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY, 18(1), 20230922
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  108. Nerves and fasciae in and around the paracolpium or paravaginal tissue: an immunohistochemical study using elderly donated cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 47(1), 2014
  109. Topohistology of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers in branches of the pelvic plexus: an immunohistochemical study using donated elderly cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 47(1), 2014
  110. Editorial Comment from Dr Sekino and Dr Hinata to A case of metastatic treatment emergent small cell/neuroendocrine prostate cancer with BRCA2 mutation diagnosed by liver biopsy., IJU case reports, 5(6), 2022
  111. Impact of low and high body mass index on predicting therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitors., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 30(3), 2023
  112. Novel quantitative software for automatically excluding red bone marrow on whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in patients with metastatic prostate cancer: A pilot study., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 30(4), 2023
  113. Complexity in radiological morphology predicts worse prognosis and is associated with an increase in proteasome component levels in clear cell renal cell carcinoma., Frontiers in oncology, 12, 2022
  114. Par14 interacts with the androgen receptor, augmenting both its transcriptional activity and prostate cancer proliferation., Cancer medicine, 12(7), 2023
  115. Management of patients with advanced prostate cancer in Japan: 'real-world' consideration of the results from the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference., Translational andrology and urology, 11(12), 2022
  116. Prognostic Value of Serum Soluble PD-L1 in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated With Nivolumab., Anticancer research, 43(2), 2023
  117. Genetic Risk of Primary Aldosteronism and Its Contribution to Hypertension: A Cross-Ancestry Meta-Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies., Circulation, 147(14), 2023
  118. Bioabsorbable zinc alloys for use in urological surgery., World journal of urology, 41(4), 2023
  119. Role of circulating tumor cell clusters in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer receiving a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist: A pilot study., Asian journal of urology, 10(2), 2023
  120. A case of bloodstream infection caused by Ruminococcus gnavus without gastrointestinal involvement., Heliyon, 9(5), 2023
  121. Long-term efficacy of penile rehabilitation with low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for sexual and erectile function recovery following robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy: a single-cohort pilot study., Sexual medicine, 11(2), 2023
  122. Phenotype of regenerative epithelium in idiopathic interstitial pneumonias., Journal of medical and dental sciences, 50(3), 2003
  123. Long-term outcome of postoperative interferon-alpha adjuvant therapy for non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 11(5), 2004
  124. Quantitative detection of Escherichia coli from urine of patients with bacteriuria by real-time PCR., Molecular diagnosis : a journal devoted to the understanding of human disease through the clinical application of molecular biology, 8(3), 2004
  125. [Subtotal cystectomy and ileal substitution cystoplasty for complicated vesicovaginal fistula: a case report]., Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology, 99(4), 2008
  126. Classification of the distribution of cavernous nerve fibers around the prostate by intraoperative electrical stimulation during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy., International journal of impotence research, 23(2), 2011
  127. The significant immunological characteristics of peripheral blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and Fas ligand expression incidence in nephrectomized tumor in late recurrence from renal cell carcinoma., Urologic oncology, 31(7), 2013
  128. Detailed histological investigation of the female urethra: application to radical cystectomy., The Journal of urology, 187(2), 2012
  129. [New findings of clinical anatomy for radical prostatectomy]., Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 69 Suppl 5, 2011
  130. Fas expression in renal cell carcinoma accurately predicts patient survival after radical nephrectomy., Urologia internationalis, 88(3), 2012
  131. Fas expression in nephrectomized, non-cancerous specimens predicts post-nephrectomy chronic kidney disease progression in patients with renal and upper urinary tract malignancies., Urologic oncology, 31(8), 2013
  132. Inhibitory effect of somatostatin receptor subtype-4 agonist NNC 26-9100 on micturition reflex in rats., Urology, 80(6), 2012
  133. Oncological and functional outcomes after radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: a comprehensive analysis of prognostic factors., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(4), 2013
  134. Botulinum toxin type A injection for neurogenic detrusor overactivity: clinical outcome in Japanese patients., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(1), 2013
  135. Supraspinal and spinal effects of L-trans-PDC, an inhibitor of glutamate transporter, on the micturition reflex in rats., Neurourology and urodynamics, 32(7), 2013
  136. Progress in pelvic anatomy from the viewpoint of radical prostatectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(3), 2013
  137. Flow cytometry as a diagnostic method for colorectal cancer., Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference, 2012, 2012
  138. New automatic cell isolation system for flow cytometry: cell isolation unit and staining reagent kit., Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference, 2012, 2012
  139. Dry box training with three-dimensional vision for the assistant surgeon in robot-assisted urological surgery., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(10), 2013
  140. Coexistence of elastic fibers with hyaluronic acid in the human urethral sphincter complex: a histological study., The Journal of urology, 190(4), 2013
  141. Improved survival in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma undergoing cytoreductive nephrectomy in the era of targeted therapy., International journal of clinical oncology, 19(4), 2014
  142. Novel telementoring system for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: impact on the learning curve., Urology, 83(5), 2014
  143. Nerves supplying the internal anal sphincter: an immunohistochemical study using donated elderly cadavers., Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 36(10), 2014
  144. Urethral sphincter fatigue after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: descriptive questionnaire-based study and anatomic basis., Urology, 84(1), 2014
  145. The urethral rhabdosphincter, levator ani muscle, and perineal membrane: a review., BioMed research international, 2014, 2014
  146. Hydronephrosis after retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty in adult patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction: A longitudinal analysis., Central European journal of urology, 67(1), 2014
  147. Surgery-related outcomes and postoperative split renal function by scintigraphy evaluation in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in complex renal tumors: an initial case series., Journal of endourology, 29(1), 2015
  148. Histological evaluation of nerve sparing technique in robotic assisted radical prostatectomy., Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India, 30(3), 2014
  149. Significant impact of R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score on changes in postoperative renal function early after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy., International journal of clinical oncology, 20(3), 2015
  150. Histological study of the cavernous nerve mesh outside the periprostatic region: anatomical basis for erectile function after nonnerve sparing radical prostatectomy., The Journal of urology, 193(3), 2015
  151. Reply by the authors., Urology, 84(4), 2014
  152. Absorption of the Wolffian duct and duplicated ureter by the urogenital sinus: morphological study using human fetuses and embryos., BJU international, 116(1), 2015
  153. Objective assessment of residual nerve tissues in radical prostatectomy specimens by immunohistochemical staining of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-positive nerves and its impact on postoperative erectile function., Urology, 84(6), 2014
  154. Partial nephrectomy for hilar tumors: comparison of conventional open and robot-assisted approaches., International journal of clinical oncology, 20(4), 2015
  155. Site-dependent and interindividual variations in Denonvilliers' fascia: a histological study using donated elderly male cadavers., BMC urology, 15, 2015
  156. Performance status as a significant prognostic predictor in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who underwent radical cystectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 22(8), 2015
  157. Bladder Neck Muscle Degeneration in Patients with Prostatic Hyperplasia., The Journal of urology, 195(1), 2016
  158. Fetal development of the mesonephric artery in humans with reference to replacement by the adrenal and renal arteries., Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, 202, 2015
  159. Regional differences in the density of Langerhans cells, CD8-positive T lymphocytes and CD68-positive macrophages: a preliminary study using elderly donated cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 48(3), 2015
  160. Renal Functional and Perioperative Outcomes of Selective Versus Complete Renal Arterial Clamping During Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Early Single-Center Experience With 39 Cases., Surgical innovation, 23(3), 2016
  161. Ambulatory movements, team dynamics and interactions during robot-assisted surgery., BJU international, 118(1), 2016
  162. Prospective assessment of time-dependent changes in quality of life of Japanese patients with prostate cancer following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., Journal of robotic surgery, 10(3), 2016
  163. Evaluation and Impact of Workflow Interruptions During Robot-assisted Surgery., Urology, 92, 2016
  164. Significance of erection hardness score as a diagnostic tool to assess erectile function recovery in Japanese men after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., Journal of robotic surgery, 10(3), 2016
  165. Editorial Comment., The Journal of urology, 195(6), 2016
  166. [Clinical application of anatomical findings for radical prostatectomy]., Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 74 Suppl 3, 2016
  167. Development and Validation of a Quality Assurance Score for Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy: A 10-year Analysis., Urology, 97, 2016
  168. Impact of suboptimal neoadjuvant chemotherapy on peri-operative outcomes and survival after robot-assisted radical cystectomy: a multicentre multinational study., BJU international, 119(4), 2017
  169. Development and Validation of an Objective Scoring Tool for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Prostatectomy Assessment and Competency Evaluation., The Journal of urology, 197(5), 2017
  170. Development, validation and clinical application of Pelvic Lymphadenectomy Assessment and Completion Evaluation: intraoperative assessment of lymph node dissection after robot-assisted radical cystectomy for bladder cancer., BJU international, 119(6), 2017
  171. Current status of robotic partial nephrectomy in Japan., Investigative and clinical urology, 57(Suppl 2), 2016
  172. Descent of mesonephric duct to the final position of the vas deferens in human embryo and fetus., Anatomy & cell biology, 49(4), 2016
  173. Distribution of cardiac troponin I in the Japanese general population and factors influencing its concentrations., Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 32(3), 2018
  174. Activity of cabazitaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer after treatment with single or dual regimens of novel androgen receptor-targeting agents., Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England), 34(9), 2017
  175. Editorial Comment., The Journal of urology, 199(2), 2018
  176. Midline sensory nerve supply to the anoscrotal junction: a study using human male fetuses., Okajimas folia anatomica Japonica, 94(1), 2017
  177. Presurgical pazopanib for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena caval thrombus: a single-institution study., Anti-cancer drugs, 29(6), 2018
  178. Computed Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Prostate Cancer: Basics, Advantages, Cautions, and Future Prospects., Korean journal of radiology, 19(5), 2018
  179. Serum DHEA-S Is a Predictive Parameter of Abiraterone Acetate in Patients with Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer., Anticancer research, 38(10), 2018
  180. Total necrosis after sequential treatment with pazopanib followed by nivolumab in a patient with renal cell carcinoma involving the inferior vena cava., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 26(2), 2019
  181. External validation of nomograms for prediction of progression-free survival and liver toxicity in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated with pazopanib., International journal of clinical oncology, 24(6), 2019
  182. Diagnostic Accuracy and Interobserver Agreement for the Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: A Multireader Validation Study., European urology, 76(1), 2019
  183. Application of hyaluronic acid/carboxymethyl cellulose membrane for early continence after nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., BMC urology, 19(1), 2019
  184. Directed differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells into mature stratified bladder urothelium., Scientific reports, 9(1), 2019
  185. Perioperative and oncological outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy in octogenarians., Journal of geriatric oncology, 11(4), 2020
  186. C-reactive protein and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio are prognostic biomarkers in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients treated with nivolumab., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(1), 2020
  187. Inhibition of Tumor Growth and Sensitization to Sunitinib by RNA Interference Targeting Programmed Death-ligand 1 in Mouse Renal Cell Carcinoma RenCa Model., Anticancer research, 39(9), 2019
  188. Nivolumab-induced Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma., Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997), 43(1), 2020
  189. Identification of favorable subgroups for alternative anti-androgen therapy in castration-resistant prostate cancer., Molecular and clinical oncology, 11(5), 2019
  190. [EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF PAZOPANIB FOR ADVANCED OR METASTATIC RENAL CELL CARCINOMA: A SINGLE-INSTITUTION STUDY]., Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology, 109(4), 2018
  191. Presurgical Pazopanib Improves Surgical Outcomes for Renal Cell Carcinoma With High-level IVC Tumor Thrombosis., In vivo (Athens, Greece), 33(6), 2019
  192. A prospective, open-label, interventional study protocol to evaluate treatment efficacy of nivolumab based on serum-soluble PD-L1 concentration for patients with metastatic and unresectable renal cell carcinoma., BMJ open, 9(12), 2019
  193. Comparison of the Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes of Ileal Conduit and Cutaneous Ureterostomy: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis., Urologia internationalis, 104(1-2), 2020
  194. Diagnostic and therapeutic value of pelvic lymph node dissection in the fossa of Marcille in patients with clinically localized high-risk prostate cancer: Histopathological and molecular analyses., The Prostate, 80(4), 2020
  195. Morphological association between the muscles and bones in the craniofacial region., PloS one, 15(1), 2020
  196. Development of bioabsorbable zinc-magnesium alloy wire and validation of its application to urinary tract surgeries., World journal of urology, 39(1), 2021
  197. Switching of Sox9 expression during musculoskeletal system development., Scientific reports, 10(1), 2020
  198. Clinical outcomes of second-line treatment following prior targeted therapy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a comparison of axitinib and nivolumab., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(9), 2020
  199. VI-RADS: Multiinstitutional Multireader Diagnostic Accuracy and Interobserver Agreement Study., AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 216(5), 2021
  200. Histologic Investigation of the Female Vesicourethral Junction and Adjacent Tissues for Nerve-sparing Radical Cystectomy., Urology, 149, 2021
  201. Localization of T-cell factor 4 positive fibroblasts and CD206-positive macrophages during skeletal muscle regeneration in mice., Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, 235, 2021
  202. Editorial Comment from Dr Hinata to Impact of penile rehabilitation with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors on recovery of erectile function in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A propensity score-matched analysis., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 28(6), 2021
  203. Comparison of prostate imaging reporting and data system v2.1 and 2 in transition and peripheral zones: evaluation of interreader agreement and diagnostic performance in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer., The British journal of radiology, 95(1131), 2022
  204. Treatment outcomes of molecular targeted therapy following nivolumab in metastatic renal cell carcinoma., Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 51(8), 2021
  205. Prognostic impact of bone metastatic volume beyond vertebrae and pelvis in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer., International journal of clinical oncology, 26(8), 2021
  206. The Efficacy of Surgical Metastasectomy for Solitary Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma., Urologia internationalis, 106(4), 2022
  207. Comparison of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for complex (RENAL scores ≥10) and non-complex renal tumors: A single-center experience., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 28(10), 2021
  208. Expressions of PD-L1 and Nectin-4 in urothelial cancer patients treated with pembrolizumab., Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico, 24(3), 2022
  209. Racial Differences in Prostate Cancer Characteristics and Cancer-Specific Mortality: An Overview., The world journal of men's health, 40(2), 2022
  210. Efficacy of preoperative cine magnetic resonance imaging in evaluation of adhesion of renal cancer thrombus to inferior vena cava wall., Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders, 10(4), 2022
  211. Do the variations in ROI placement technique have influence for prostate ADC measurements?, Acta radiologica open, 11(3), 2022
  212. Real-world effectiveness of nivolumab and subsequent therapy in Japanese patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (POST-NIVO study): 36-month follow-up results of a clinical chart review., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 2023
  213. Dual immunocytochemical staining of annexin A10 and p53 in low-grade and papillary urothelial carcinoma contributes to improvement of diagnostic accuracy in urine cytology, CANCER CYTOPATHOLOGY, 131(9), 548-560, 202309
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  214. Clinicopathological significance of TUBB3 in upper tract urothelial carcinoma and possible application in urine cytology, PATHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 73(9), 444-455, 202309
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  215. Par14 interacts with the androgen receptor, augmenting both its transcriptional activity and prostate cancer proliferation, CANCER MEDICINE, 12(7), 8464-8475, 202304
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  216. Novel quantitative software for automatically excluding red bone marrow on whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in patients with metastatic prostate cancer: A pilot study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 30(4), 356-364, 202304
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  217. Management of patients with advanced prostate cancer in Japan: `real-world' consideration of the results from the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference, TRANSLATIONAL ANDROLOGY AND UROLOGY, 11(12), 1771-+, 20221228
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  218. Impact of low and high body mass index on predicting therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitors, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 30(3), 319-327, 202303
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  219. Complexity in radiological morphology predicts worse prognosis and is associated with an increase in proteasome component levels in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY, 12, 20221208
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  220. Distal vaginal atresia: a report of a rare type found a late-term fetus and its histological comparison with the normal pelvis, ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY, 55(4), 475-482, 202212
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  221. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumor: A prospective multi-institutional study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 28(4), 382-389, 2021
  222. KIFC1 Is Associated with Basal Type, Cisplatin Resistance, PD-L1 Expression and Poor Prognosis in Bladder Cancer, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 10(21), 2021
  223. Development and Validation of an Objective Scoring Tool for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Scoring for Partial Nephrectomy, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 36(5), 647-653, 2022
  224. Histopathological Analysis of False-positive Lesions in mpMRI/TRUS Fusion Prostate Biopsy, IN VIVO, 36(1), 496-500, 2022
  225. Importance of considering interest in sex when evaluating satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(5), 446-454, 2022
  226. Prognostic model of upfront cytoreductive nephrectomy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and/or targeted agents, INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, 54(6), 1225-1232, 2022
  227. Current status and future prospects of antibody-drug conjugates in urological malignancies, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(10), 1100-1108, 2022
  228. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with minimum follow-up of 5 years: A multi-center prospective study in Japan, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(9), 1038-1045, 2022
  229. ANXA10 Expression Is Inversely Associated with Tumor Stage, Grade, and TP53 Expression in Upper and Lower Urothelial Carcinoma, PATHOBIOLOGY, 2022
  230. Hinotori Surgical Robot System, a novel robot-assisted surgical platform: Preclinical and clinical evaluation, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(10), 1213-1220, 2022
  231. Evaluation of urinary catheters for effective manual bladder washout, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12(1), 2022
  232. Molecular mechanisms of resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitor in clear cell renal cell carcinoma, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 2022
  233. Clinicopathological significance of the overexpression of MUC1 in upper tract urothelial carcinoma and possible application as a diagnostic marker, PATHOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 2022
  234. Association of DNA methylation with steroidogenic enzymes in Cushing's adenoma, ENDOCRINE-RELATED CANCER, 29(8), 495-502, 2022
  235. Impact of modified Glasgow prognostic score on predicting prognosis and modification of risk model for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with first line tyrosine kinase inhibitor, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 40(10), 2022
  236. DDX41 expression is associated with tumor necrosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma and in cooperation with VHL loss leads to worse prognosis, UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, 40(10), 2022
  237. Case Report: Emphysematous Pyelonephritis With a Congenital Giant Ureterocele., Frontiers in pediatrics, 9, 2021
  238. Editorial Comment to Testicular seminoma arising from infertile testes 6 years after microdissection testicular sperm extraction., IJU case reports, 5(1), 2022
  239. Successful treatment of BK virus-associated severe hemorrhagic cystitis with bilateral single-J ureteral stenting., IJU case reports, 5(4), 2022
  240. Distal vaginal atresia: a report of a rare type found a late-term fetus and its histological comparison with the normal pelvis., Anatomy & cell biology, 2022
  241. Sarcomatoid variant of urothelial carcinoma of renal pelvis with direct invasion of the pancreas and descending colon., IJU case reports, 5(5), 2022
  242. BACH1 promotes clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression via upregulating oxidative stress-related tumorigenicity., Cancer science, 2022
  243. Two case reports of immune checkpoint therapy on chromophobe renal cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid differentiation., International cancer conference journal, 11(4), 2022
  244. Histological variants and lymphovascular invasion in upper tract urothelial carcinoma can stratify prognosis after radical nephroureterectomy., Urologic oncology, 2022
  245. Evaluation of urinary catheters for effective manual bladder washout., Scientific reports, 12(1), 2022
  246. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy with minimum follow-up of 5 years: A multi-center prospective study in Japan, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(9), 1038-1045, 202209
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  247. Real-world analysis of apalutamide-associated skin adverse events in Japanese patients with advanced prostate cancer: a multi-institutional study in the Chu-shikoku Japan Urological Consortium, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 27(8), 1348-1355, 202208
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  248. Development and Validation of an Objective Scoring Tool for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Scoring for Partial Nephrectomy, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 36(5), 647-653, 20220501
    Link to Paper Search Results by DOI
  249. Importance of considering interest in sex when evaluating satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 29(5), 446-454, 202205
    Link to Paper Search Results by DOI
  250. Prognostic model of upfront cytoreductive nephrectomy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and/or targeted agents, INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, 54(6), 1225-1232, 202206
    Link to Paper Search Results by DOI
  251. KIFC1 Is Associated with Basal Type, Cisplatin Resistance, PD-L1 Expression and Poor Prognosis in Bladder Cancer, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, 10(21), 202111
    Link to Paper Search Results by DOI
  252. Histopathological Analysis of False-positive Lesions in mpMRI/TRUS Fusion Prostate Biopsy, IN VIVO, 36(1), 496-500, 2022
    Link to Paper Search Results by DOI
  253. Comparison of robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy for complex (RENAL scores ≥10) and non‐complex renal tumors: A single‐center experience, International Journal of Urology, 20210719
  254. Editorial Comment from Dr Hinata to Impact of penile rehabilitation with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors on recovery of erectile function in patients undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: A propensity score-matched analysis., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 28(6), 643-643, 202106
  255. Prognostic impact of bone metastatic volume beyond vertebrae and pelvis in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer., International journal of clinical oncology, 20210528
  256. Treatment outcomes of molecular targeted therapy following nivolumab in metastatic renal cell carcinoma., Japanese journal of clinical oncology, 20210506
  257. Localization of T-cell factor 4 positive fibroblasts and CD206-positive macrophages during skeletal muscle regeneration in mice., Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, 235, 151694-151694, 202105
  258. VI-RADS: Multiinstitutional Multireader Diagnostic Accuracy and Interobserver Agreement Study., AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 216(5), 1257-1266, 202105
  259. Comparison of prostate imaging reporting and data system v2.1 and 2 in transition and peripheral zones: evaluation of interreader agreement and diagnostic performance in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer., The British journal of radiology, 20201434-20201434, 20210421
  260. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy versus standard laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for renal hilar tumor: A prospective multi-institutional study., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 28(4), 382-389, 202104
  261. Histologic Investigation of the Female Vesicourethral Junction and Adjacent Tissues for Nerve-sparing Radical Cystectomy., Urology, 149, 161-167, 202103
  262. Development of bioabsorbable zinc-magnesium alloy wire and validation of its application to urinary tract surgeries., World journal of urology, 39(1), 201-208, 202101
  263. Clinical outcome of EP therapy (VP16+CDDP)in 10 prostate cancer patients with neuroendocrine differentiation, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 27, 74-75, 202010
  264. Clinical outcomes of second-line treatment following prior targeted therapy in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a comparison of axitinib and nivolumab., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(9), 1678-1686, 202009
  265. A multicenter retrospective study of nivolumab monotherapy in previously treated metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients: interim analysis of Japanese real-world data., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(8), 1533-1542, 202008
  266. Switching of Sox9 expression during musculoskeletal system development., Scientific reports, 10(1), 8425-8425, 20200521
  267. Perioperative and oncological outcomes of robot-assisted radical cystectomy in octogenarians., Journal of geriatric oncology, 11(4), 727-730, 202005
  268. PREDICTIVE EFFICACYOF SERUMSOLUBLE PD-L1ONPATIENTS WITH METASTATIC RENAL CELL CARCINOMA TREATED WITH NIVOLUMAB, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 203, E239-E240, 202004
  269. ANTI-FIBROTIC EFFECT OF EVEROLIMUS IN RENAL ALLOGRAFT VIA REGULATION OF MTOR-RELATED PROTEIN EXPRESSION, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 203, E883-E883, 202004
  270. Diagnostic and therapeutic value of pelvic lymph node dissection in the fossa of Marcille in patients with clinically localized high-risk prostate cancer: Histopathological and molecular analyses., The Prostate, 80(4), 345-351, 202003
  271. C-reactive protein and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio are prognostic biomarkers in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients treated with nivolumab., International journal of clinical oncology, 25(1), 135-144, 202001
  272. Nivolumab-induced Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma., Journal of immunotherapy (Hagerstown, Md. : 1997), 43(1), 38-42, 202001
  273. Comparison of the Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes of Ileal Conduit and Cutaneous Ureterostomy: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis., Urologia internationalis, 104(1-2), 48-54, 2020
  274. Morphological association between the muscles and bones in the craniofacial region., PloS one, 15(1), e0227301, 2020
  275. A prospective, open-label, interventional study protocol to evaluate treatment efficacy of nivolumab based on serum-soluble PD-L1 concentration for patients with metastatic and unresectable renal cell carcinoma., BMJ open, 9(12), e030522, 20191210
  276. Identification of favorable subgroups for alternative anti-androgen therapy in castration-resistant prostate cancer., Molecular and clinical oncology, 11(5), 523-530, 201911
  277. Presurgical Pazopanib Improves Surgical Outcomes for Renal Cell Carcinoma With High-level IVC Tumor Thrombosis, IN VIVO, 33(6), 2013-2019, 201911
  278. Inhibition of Tumor Growth and Sensitization to Sunitinib by RNA Interference Targeting Programmed Death-ligand 1 in Mouse Renal Cell Carcinoma RenCa Model., Anticancer research, 39(9), 4737-4742, 201909
  279. Directed differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells into mature stratified bladder urothelium., Scientific reports, 9(1), 10506-10506, 20190719
  280. Diagnostic Accuracy and Interobserver Agreement for the Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: A Multireader Validation Study., European urology, 76(1), 54-56, 201907
  281. External validation of nomograms for prediction of progression-free survival and liver toxicity in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma treated with pazopanib., International journal of clinical oncology, 24(6), 698-705, 201906
  282. Application of hyaluronic acid/carboxymethyl cellulose membrane for early continence after nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., BMC urology, 19(1), 25-25, 20190423
  283. NEUTROPHIL-TO-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO AS A PREDICTIVE BIOMARKER FOR RESPONSE TO NIVOLUMAB IN ASIAN PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC RENAL CELL CARCINOMA, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 201(4), E344-E345, 201904
  284. DOES SELECTIVE CLAMPING IMPROVE KIDNEY FUNCTION DURING ROBOT-ASSISTED PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY? A PROPENSITY SCORE MATCHED COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT CLAMPING TECHNIQUES, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 201(4), E748-E748, 201904
  285. HISTOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE LYMPHATIC VESSEL CONFIGURATION IN THE HUMAN MALE URINARY BLADDER: ANATOMICAL BASIS FOR METASTATIC DISEASE, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 201(4), E442-E442, 201904
  286. APPLICATION OF HYALURONIC ACID/CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE MEMBRANE FOR EARLY CONTINENCE AFTER NERVE-SPARING ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 201(4), E572-E573, 201904
  287. ENHANCED DIFFERENTIATION AND STRATIFICATION OF BLADDER UROTHELIUM FROM HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 201(4), E155-E156, 201904
  288. Total necrosis after sequential treatment with pazopanib followed by nivolumab in a patient with renal cell carcinoma involving the inferior vena cava., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 26(2), 313-314, 201902
  289. High Expression of SLCO2B1 is Associated with Prostate Cancer Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 25, 337-337, 201810
  290. Interposition of novel nerve-regeneration conduit after non nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: short-term results from a prospective trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 25, 367-367, 201810
  291. Serum DHEA-S Is a Predictive Parameter of Abiraterone Acetate in Patients with Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer., Anticancer research, 38(10), 5929-5935, 201810
  292. Computed Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Prostate Cancer: Basics, Advantages, Cautions, and Future Prospects, KOREAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, 19(5), 832-837, 201809
  293. Presurgical pazopanib for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena caval thrombus: a single-institution study., Anti-cancer drugs, 29(6), 565-571, 201807
  294. Aspects of lymphatic vessel configuration of the human male urinary bladder and adjacent organs: A histological basis for understanding the spread of cancer metastases, Translational Research in Anatomy, 11, 10-17, 201806
  295. Sensitization of transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 and increasing its endogenous ligand 5,6-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid in rats with monoiodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis., Pain, 159(5), 939-947, 201805
  296. Accelerated Cardiomyocyte Proliferation in the Heart of a Neonate With LEOPARD Syndrome-Associated Fatal Cardiomyopathy., Circulation. Heart failure, 11(4), e004660, 201804
  297. EFFICACY OF HYALURONIC ACID-CARBOXYCELLULOSE MEMBRANE APPLICATION ON EARLY RETURN OF CONTINENCE AFTER NERVE-SPARING ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 199(4), E552-E553, 201804
  298. INTERPOSITION OF NOVEL NERVE-REGENERATION CONDUIT AFTER WIDE EXCISION OF THE NEUROVASCULAR BUNDLE DURING RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY DID NOT IMPROVE POSTOPERATIVE ERECTILE FUNCTION, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 199(4), E1125-E1125, 201804
  299. Presurgical pazopanib for renal cell carcinoma with inferior vena caval thrombus: a single-institution study., Anti-cancer drugs, 29(6), 565-571, 201804
  300. Distribution of cardiac troponin I in the Japanese general population and factors influencing its concentrations., Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 32(3), 201803
  301. Editorial Comment., The Journal of urology, 199(2), 368-368, 201802
  302. EDITORIAL COMMENTS, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 199(2), 368-368, 201802
  303. Activity of cabazitaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer after treatment with single or dual regimens of novel androgen receptor-targeting agents., Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England), 34(9), 163-163, 20170817
  304. Development, validation and clinical application of Pelvic Lymphadenectomy Assessment and Completion Evaluation: intraoperative assessment of lymph node dissection after robot-assisted radical cystectomy for bladder cancer., BJU international, 119(6), 879-884, 201706
  305. Development and Validation of an Objective Scoring Tool for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Prostatectomy Assessment and Competency Evaluation., The Journal of urology, 197(5), 1237-1244, 201705
  306. DETECTION OF CIRCULATING TUMOR CELL IN THE PATIENTS WITH PROSTATE CANCER USING NOVEL VIRAL MARKER OBP-1101, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 197(4), E917-E917, 201704
  307. HIATAL SMOOTH MUSCLES: A NOVEL ANATOMICAL LANDMARK FOR FEMALE NERVE-SPARING RADICAL CYSTECTOMY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 197(4), E530-E530, 201704
  308. THE NERVES IN THE GLANS PENIS: ANATOMICAL AND HISTOLOGICAL STUDY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 197(4), E1092-E1092, 201704
  309. Impact of suboptimal neoadjuvant chemotherapy on peri-operative outcomes and survival after robot-assisted radical cystectomy: a multicentre multinational study., BJU international, 119(4), 605-611, 201704
  310. Midline sensory nerve supply to the anoscrotal junction: a study using human male fetuses., Okajimas folia anatomica Japonica, 94(1), 17-25, 2017
  311. Laparoscpic radical cystectomy for female patients, Japanese Journal of Clinical Urology, 71(11), 931-936, 2017
  312. Descent of mesonephric duct to the final position of the vas deferens in human embryo and fetus., Anatomy & cell biology, 49(4), 231-240, 201612
  313. Current status of robotic partial nephrectomy in Japan., Investigative and clinical urology, 57(Suppl 2), S121-S129-S129, 201612
  314. Objective Assessment of Residual Nerve Tissues in Radical Prostatectomy Specimens by Immunohistochemical Staining of Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase-Positive Nerves and Its Impact on Postoperative Erectile Function (vol 84, pg 1395, 2014), UROLOGY, 97, 283-283, 201611
  315. Development and Validation of a Quality Assurance Score for Robot-assisted Radical Cystectomy: A 10-year Analysis., Urology, 97, 124-129, 201611
  316. Discovery of novel 2',4'-dimethyl-[4,5'-bithiazol]-2-yl amino derivatives as orally bioavailable TRPV4 antagonists for the treatment of pain: Part 1., Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 26(20), 4930-4935, 20161015
  317. Prospective assessment of time-dependent changes in quality of life of Japanese patients with prostate cancer following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., Journal of robotic surgery, 10(3), 201-7, 201609
  318. Significance of erection hardness score as a diagnostic tool to assess erectile function recovery in Japanese men after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy., Journal of robotic surgery, 10(3), 221-6, 201609
  319. The effects of paclitaxel and carboplatin as a second-line chemotherapy against advanced urothelial carcinoma after failure of first-line gemcitabine and cisplatin therapy, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 23, 40-40, 201607
  320. Interposition of novel nerve-regeneration conduit after non nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: Short-term results from a prospective trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 23, 78-78, 201607
  321. Ambulatory movements, team dynamics and interactions during robot-assisted surgery., BJU international, 118(1), 132-9, 201607
  322. Editorial Comment., The Journal of urology, 195(6), 1716-7, 201606
  323. Renal Functional and Perioperative Outcomes of Selective Versus Complete Renal Arterial Clamping During Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: Early Single-Center Experience With 39 Cases., Surgical innovation, 23(3), 242-8, 201606
  324. Evaluation and Impact of Workflow Interruptions During Robot-assisted Surgery., Urology, 92, 33-7, 201606
  325. Editorial Comment., The Journal of urology, 195(6), 1716-7, 201606
  326. [Clinical application of anatomical findings for radical prostatectomy]., Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 74 Suppl 3, 701-8, 20160520
  327. COMPOSITE QUALITY SCORE BASED ANALYSIS OF 425 ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL CYSTECTOMIES: EVALUATION OF A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 195(4), E649-E650, 201604
  328. DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION & CLINICAL APPLICATION OF AN INTRA-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF COMPLETION & APPROPRIATENESS OF LND AFTER RADICAL CYSTECTOMY: PELVIC LYMPHADENECTOMY APPROPRIATENESS & COMPLETION EVALUATION (PLACE), JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 195(4), E650-E651, 201604
  329. TUMOR DISSEMINATION DURING ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL CYSTECTOMY: DOES THE EMPEROR HAVE NO CLOTHES?, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 195(4), E534-E535, 201604
  330. RENAL FUNCTION AND PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES OF SELECTIVE VERSUS COMPLETE RENAL ARTERIAL CLAMPING DURING ROBOT-ASSISTED PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY USING CONSOLE-INTEGRATED REAL-TIME THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE OVERLAY NAVIGATION, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 195(4), E566-E566, 201604
  331. Moderated Poster Session I: Oncology Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:15 am – 12:00 pm., Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada, 10(9-10), S158-S200, 2016
  332. Current status of robotic partial nephrectomy in Japan, Investigative and Clinical Urology, 57(Suppl 2), S121-S129, 2016
  333. Bladder Neck Muscle Degeneration in Patients with Prostatic Hyperplasia., The Journal of urology, 195(1), 206-12, 201601
  334. Fetal development of the mesonephric artery in humans with reference to replacement by the adrenal and renal arteries., Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft, 202, 8-17, 201511
  335. Regional differences in the density of Langerhans cells, CD8-positive T lymphocytes and CD68-positive macrophages: a preliminary study using elderly donated cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 48(3), 177-87, 201509
  336. Partial nephrectomy for hilar tumors: comparison of conventional open and robot-assisted approaches., International journal of clinical oncology, 20(4), 808-13, 201508
  337. Performance status as a significant prognostic predictor in patients with urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who underwent radical cystectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 22(8), 742-6, 201508
  338. Absorption of the Wolffian duct and duplicated ureter by the urogenital sinus: morphological study using human fetuses and embryos., BJU international, 116(1), 135-41, 201507
  339. Significant impact of R.E.N.A.L. nephrometry score on changes in postoperative renal function early after robot-assisted partial nephrectomy., International journal of clinical oncology, 20(3), 586-92, 201506
  340. Site-dependent and interindividual variations in Denonvilliers' fascia: a histological study using donated elderly male cadavers., BMC urology, 15(1), 42-42, 20150512
  341. PERFORMANCE STATUS AS A SIGNIFICANT PREDICTOR FOR BLADDER CANCER PATIENTS TREATED WITH RADICAL CYSTECTOMY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 193(4), E698-E698, 201504
  342. Histological study of the cavernous nerve mesh outside the periprostatic region: anatomical basis for erectile function after nonnerve sparing radical prostatectomy., The Journal of urology, 193(3), 1052-9, 201503
  343. Surgery-related outcomes and postoperative split renal function by scintigraphy evaluation in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in complex renal tumors: an initial case series., Journal of endourology, 29(1), 29-34, 201501
  344. Nerves supplying the internal anal sphincter: an immunohistochemical study using donated elderly cadavers., Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 36(10), 1033-42, 201412
  345. Objective assessment of residual nerve tissues in radical prostatectomy specimens by immunohistochemical staining of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-positive nerves and its impact on postoperative erectile function., Urology, 84(6), 1395-401, 201412
  346. Re: Hinata et al.: Novel Telementoring System for Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Impact on the Learning Curve. (Urology 2014;83:1088-92) Reply, UROLOGY, 84(4), 987-988, 201410
  347. Reply by the authors., Urology, 84(4), 987-8, 201410
  348. Improved survival in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma undergoing cytoreductive nephrectomy in the era of targeted therapy., International journal of clinical oncology, 19(4), 674-8, 201408
  349. Histological evaluation of nerve sparing technique in robotic assisted radical prostatectomy., Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India, 30(3), 268-72, 201407
  350. Urethral sphincter fatigue after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: descriptive questionnaire-based study and anatomic basis., Urology, 84(1), 144-8, 201407
  351. Novel telementoring system for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: impact on the learning curve., Urology, 83(5), 1088-92, 201405
  352. DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL INTRAOPERATIVE TELEMENTORING SYSTEM FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY: A FEASIBLE IMPACT ON THE LEARNING CURVE, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 191(4), E167-E167, 201404
  353. OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF RESIDUAL NERVE TISSUES ON RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY SPECIMENS BY IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STAINING OF NEURONAL NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE-POSITIVE NERVES AND ITS IMPACT ON POSTOPERATIVE ERECTILE FUNCTION, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 191(4), E413-E413, 201404
  354. COMPARISON OF SURGICAL-RELATED COMPLICATIONS BETWEEN ROBOTIC ASSISTED AND LAPAROSCOPIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY AS CONSECUTIVE CASES STUDY, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 191(4), E662-E662, 201404
  355. Nerves and fasciae in and around the paracolpium or paravaginal tissue: an immunohistochemical study using elderly donated cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 47(1), 44-54, 201403
  356. Topohistology of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers in branches of the pelvic plexus: an immunohistochemical study using donated elderly cadavers., Anatomy & cell biology, 47(1), 55-65, 201403
  357. The urethral rhabdosphincter, levator ani muscle, and perineal membrane: a review., BioMed research international, 2014, 906921-906921, 2014
  358. Supportive tissues of the vagina with special reference to a fibrous skeleton in the perineum: A review, OJOG, 04(03), 144–157, 2014
  359. Histological evaluation of nerve sparing technique in robotic assisted radical prostatectomy, Indian J Urol, 0(0), 0-0, 2014
  360. Hydronephrosis after retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty in adult patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction: A longitudinal analysis., Central European journal of urology, 67(1), 101-5, 2014
  361. Fas expression in nephrectomized, non-cancerous specimens predicts post-nephrectomy chronic kidney disease progression in patients with renal and upper urinary tract malignancies., Urologic oncology, 31(8), 1812-9, 201311
  362. Coexistence of elastic fibers with hyaluronic acid in the human urethral sphincter complex: a histological study., The Journal of urology, 190(4), 1313-9, 201310
  363. Dry box training with three-dimensional vision for the assistant surgeon in robot-assisted urological surgery., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(10), 1037-41, 201310
  364. The significant immunological characteristics of peripheral blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and Fas ligand expression incidence in nephrectomized tumor in late recurrence from renal cell carcinoma., Urologic oncology, 31(7), 1343-9, 201310
  365. Supraspinal and spinal effects of L-trans-PDC, an inhibitor of glutamate transporter, on the micturition reflex in rats., Neurourology and urodynamics, 32(7), 1026-30, 201309
  366. Oncological and functional outcomes after radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma: a comprehensive analysis of prognostic factors., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(4), 382-9, 201304
  367. 1916 IMPROVED SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC RENAL CELL CARCINOMA UNDERGOING CYTOREDUCTIVE NEPHRECTOMY IN THE ERA OF TARGETED THERAPY, The Journal of Urology, 189(4), E786-E786, 201304
  368. Progress in pelvic anatomy from the viewpoint of radical prostatectomy., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(3), 260-70, 201303
  369. Botulinum toxin type A injection for neurogenic detrusor overactivity: clinical outcome in Japanese patients., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 20(1), 94-9, 201301
  370. Plasmacytoid variant of urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder: A case report, Nishinihon Journal of Urology, 75(8), 427-431, 2013
  371. Primary central nervous system lymphoma with adrenal recurrence: A case report, Nishinihon Journal of Urology, 75(5), 261-266, 2013
  372. Inhibitory effect of somatostatin receptor subtype-4 agonist NNC 26-9100 on micturition reflex in rats., Urology, 80(6), 1391.e9-13-1391e13, 201212
  373. DECREASE IN RENAL FUNCTION AFTER ROBOT-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY: EVALUATION USING TC-99M DMSA RENAL SCINTIGRAPHY, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 26, A289-A290, 201209
  374. THE IMPACT OF BONY PELVIC DIMENSIONS MEASURED BY PREOPERATIVE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN CONSOLE TIME OF ROBOT-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC PROSTATECTOMY, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 26, A306-A306, 201209
  375. ANATOMIC ROBOT-ASSISTED RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY AIMING FOR PERSONALIZATION, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 26, A491-A492, 201209
  376. SENSORY NEURON-SPECIFIC RECEPTOR ACTIVATION AMELIORATES CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE-INDUCED BLADDER OVERACTIVITY IN RATS, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 187(4), E790-E790, 201204
  377. THE ROLE OF SOMATOSTATIN RECEPTOR SUBTYPE-4 IN MICTURITION REFLEX IN URETHANE-ANESTHETIZED RATS, JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 187(4), E203-E204, 201204
  378. Detailed histological investigation of the female urethra: application to radical cystectomy., The Journal of urology, 187(2), 451-6, 201202
  379. Flow cytometry as a diagnostic method for colorectal cancer., Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference, 2012, 1004-7, 2012
  380. New automatic cell isolation system for flow cytometry: cell isolation unit and staining reagent kit., Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference, 2012, 2412-5, 2012
  381. Fas expression in renal cell carcinoma accurately predicts patient survival after radical nephrectomy., Urologia internationalis, 88(3), 263-70, 2012
  382. Segmental testicular infarction: A case report, Nishinihon Journal of Urology, 74(11), 632-637, 2012
  383. Successful endoscopic treatment of vesicourethral stricture after radical prostatectomy with Ho: YAG-laser: a case report, Nishinihon Journal of Urology, 74(11), 619-622, 2012
  384. HYDRONEPHROSIS IMPROVES SLOWLY AFTER RETROPERITONEAL LAPAROSCOPIC DISMEMBERED ANDERSON-HYNES PYELOPLASTY: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 25, A53-A53, 201111
  385. ANATOMICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN NERVE-SPARING ROBOTIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY-TOTTORI EXPERIENCE, JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY, 25, A310-A311, 201111
  386. [New findings of clinical anatomy for radical prostatectomy]., Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 69 Suppl 5, 645-50, 201106
  387. 106 NOVEL RESEARCH ON POOR PROGNOSTIC FACTORS RELATED TO APOPTOTIC REGULATORY GENE EXPRESSION IN RENAL CELL CARCINOMA. -ANALYSIS OF THE PROGNOSTIC DATA FROM A 10-YEAR FOLLOW UP-, The Journal of Urology, 185(4), E45-E45, 201104
  388. 219 INHIBITORY EFFECT OF INTRATHECAL GALANIN ON THE MICTURITION REFLEX IN URETHANE-ANESTHETIZED RATS, The Journal of Urology, 185(4), E90-E90, 201104
  389. 798 SPINAL EFFECTS OF GLYCINE TRANSPORTER-1 INHIBITOR ON THE MICTURITION REFLEX IN URETHANE-ANESTHETIZED RATS, The Journal of Urology, 185(4), E321-E321, 201104
  390. Ｈｏｌｍｉｕｍ：ＹＡＧ ｌａｓｅｒを用いた経尿道的尿管結石砕石術（ＴＵＬ）の治療成績, Nippon Laser Igakkaishi, 32(1), 8-11, 2011
  391. Classification of the distribution of cavernous nerve fibers around the prostate by intraoperative electrical stimulation during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, International Journal of Impotence Research, 23(2), 56-61, 2011
  392. A pilot study of quality of life of patients with hormone-refractory prostate cancer after gene therapy., Anticancer research, 29(5), 1533-7, 200905
  393. [Subtotal cystectomy and ileal substitution cystoplasty for complicated vesicovaginal fistula: a case report]., Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology, 99(4), 601-5, 200805
  394. Clinical study results of a phase I/II study of AD-OC-TK/VAL gene therapy for the patients with metastatic or local recurrent prostate cancer, JOURNAL OF GENE MEDICINE, 10(4), 433-434, 200804
  395. Long-term outcome of phase I/II clinical trial of Ad-OC-TK/VAL gene therapy for hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer., Human gene therapy, 18(12), 1225-32, 200712
  396. [Vesicosigmoidal fistula caused by diverculitis: report of cases and literature review in Japan]., Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai zasshi. The japanese journal of urology, 98(7), 826-31, 200711
  397. Progress report on phase I/II clinical trial of Ad-OC-TK plus VAL therapy for metastatic or locally recurrent prostate cancer: Initial experience at Kobe University., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 13(6), 834-7, 200606
  398. [Gene therapy]., Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica, 51(2), 75-9, 200502
  399. Long-term outcome of postoperative interferon-alpha adjuvant therapy for non-metastatic renal cell carcinoma., International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 11(5), 257-63, 200405
  400. Mutations in the gyrA and parC genes and in vitro activities of fluoroquinolones in 91 clinical isolates of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Japan., Sexually transmitted diseases, 31(3), 180-4, 200403
  401. Quantitative detection of Escherichia coli from urine of patients with bacteriuria by real-time PCR., Molecular diagnosis : a journal devoted to the understanding of human disease through the clinical application of molecular biology, 8(3), 179-84, 2004
  402. Messenger RNA levels and enzyme activities of 5 alpha-reductase types 1 and 2 in human benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue., The Prostate, 58(1), 33-40, 20040101
  403. Effects of Gosha-Jinki-Gan on the pollakisuria, Japanese Journal of Clinical Urology, 58(5), 301-306, 2004
  404. Quantitative analysis of the levels of expression of muscarinic receptor subtype RNA in the detrusor muscle of patients with overactive bladdler, Molecular Diagnosis, 8(1), 17-22, 2004
  405. Radiation induces p53-dependent cell apoptosis in bladder cancer cells with wild-type- p53 but not in p53-mutated bladder cancer cells., Urological research, 31(6), 387-96, 200312
  406. Combination with CD/5-FC gene therapy enhances killing of human bladder-cancer cells by radiation., The journal of gene medicine, 5(10), 860-867, 200310
  407. [Gene therapy for prostate cancer]., Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica, 48(11), 729-32, 200211
  408. Gene therapy, Acta Urologica Japonica, 48(11), 729-732, 2002
  409. [Prospects for molecular research in urological oncology: gene therapy], Hinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica, 47(11), 829-32, 200111
  410. p53 Adenoviral vector (Ad-CMV-p53) induced prostatic growth inhibition of primary cultures of human prostate and an experimental rat model, JOURNAL OF GENE MEDICINE, 2(6), 426-432, 200011

Publications such as books

  1. Endourology progress : technique, technology and training, Springer Nature Singapore, English, 9789811334641

Awards

  1. IJU Top Cited Article Award 2024
  2. IJU Top Cited Article Award 2022

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. 2025, 2025
  2. Project for the Commercialization of Research Results on Medical Devices, etc. (Development and Implementation Type), Research and Development of Locking Surgical Clips Using Biodegradable Materials, 2025/05/08, 2028/03/31
  3. KAKENHI(Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)), 2024, 2027
  4. 2024//4//1, 2025//3//3
  5. ‐, 2023//4//1, 2024//3//3

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. Review Panel Member, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, 2022/11, 2023/10