Ikuko Sakamoto
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About
Ikuko Sakamoto is a leading gynecologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and complex hysterectomy. Her work centers on comparing the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSC) versus transvaginal mesh surgery (TVM), with her most-cited 2022 study (25 citations) providing critical insights into surgical outcomes for POP repair. Sakamoto has also pioneered research on robot-assisted hysterectomy for large uteri, demonstrating superior surgical outcomes over conventional laparoscopic approaches (14 citations). Her innovative investigations into performing multiple robot-assisted hysterectomies in a single workday (3 citations) and the impact of abdominal wall adhesions on robotic surgery (3 citations) have practical implications for high-volume surgical centers. Notably, her 2025 study on team-based learning curves and cost efficiency, analyzing 915 cases using CUSUM methodology (2 citations), offers valuable data for optimizing robotic surgery programs. Sakamoto’s work is instrumental in shaping evidence-based practices for robotic gynecologic surgery, improving patient outcomes while addressing operational challenges in modern surgical care.
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