Research Areas

The main research areas of our department include urologic oncology, renal transplantation, and laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Extensive clinical and basic research is being conducted in the following areas:

1. DNA polymorphisms and germline genetic alterations in urologic malignancies, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and testicular cancer.
2. Molecular mechanisms underlying diet- and obesity-associated urologic cancers.
3. Novel biomarkers and animal models for predicting and elucidating responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
4. Identification of molecular markers associated with aggressive biological behavior and treatment response in urologic cancers.
5. Identification of immunologic and genetic factors associated with outcomes after kidney transplantation.
6. Novel approaches to the reconstruction and regeneration of pelvic nerves involved in erectile and urinary function.
7. Advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for kidney, upper urinary tract, and prostate cancers, as well as other urologic diseases.
8. Urinary tract reconstructive surgery aimed at preserving and improving quality of life.
9. Pharmacogenetic studies of immunosuppressive and anticancer agents.
10. Development of novel therapeutic approaches for advanced urologic cancers.
11. Development of novel immunosuppressive regimens for high-risk kidney transplantation.

Staff

Shintaro Narita, MD, PhD
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

Yoshiko Takahasi, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor

Yoshiko Takahasi, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor