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Akio Higuchi is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on refining minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal and colon cancer. His work centers on improving oncological outcomes and reducing postoperative complications, particularly through the adoption of laparoscopic and robotic approaches. A key contribution is his demonstration that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (MILS) can reduce local recurrence after low rectal cancer surgery compared to open surgery, a finding supported by his most-cited paper (2021, 5 citations). Higuchi has also investigated the learning curve for robotic surgery in obese patients with rectal cancer (2025, 4 citations), addressing a critical challenge in surgical practice. His multicenter prospective study on laparoscopic intracorporeal overlap anastomosis for right-sided colon cancer (2024, 3 citations) provides valuable evidence for a technique that is rapidly gaining popularity. Additionally, he identified the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a novel risk factor for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection (2024, 2 citations), offering a practical tool for preoperative risk stratification. Through these contributions, Higuchi is advancing the safety and efficacy of modern colorectal surgery.