Research Areas

The main research areas of our department are on urogenital oncology, renal transplantation, urinary reconstructive surgery,and laparoscopic surgery. Extensive clinical and basic studies are being performed in the following subdivisions:

1. DNA polymorphisms associated with genesis and progression of urologic cancers (Prostate cancer, Bladder cancer, Renal cell cancer, Testicular cancer).
2. Identifications of molecular markers that distinguish urologic cancers with high malignant potential.
3. Identification of immunologic and genetic parameters affecting the outcome of renal transplantation.
4. Novel approach for reconstruction and regeneration of pelvic nerves involved in erection and micturition.
5. Extensive urologic laparoscopic surgeries for kidney and upper urinary tract, prostate cancers and other urologic diseases.
6. Urinary reconstructive surgeries maintaining high QOL.
7. Pharmacogenetic studies on immunosuppressive drugs and anti-cancer drugs.
8. Novel chemotherapeutic approach for advanced urologic cancers
9. Novel immunosuppressive regimens for high risk kidney transplantation.

Staff

Shintaro Narita, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Mitsuru Saito, MD, PhD
Associate Professor

Ryohei Yamamoto, MD, PhD
Lecturer

Soki Kashima, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor

Mizuki Kobayashi, MD
Assistant Professor

Hiromi Sato, MD
Assistant Professor

Yuya Sekine, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor