Papers

7

Total Citations

72

H-Index

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About

Isamu Koyama is a pioneering surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on colorectal, urological, and gastrointestinal oncology. He has established himself as a leading early adopter and clinical evaluator of the Senhance Digital Laparoscopy System in Japan, making landmark contributions that have shaped understanding of this emerging surgical platform. Koyama's institution was the first in Japan to introduce the Senhance system, and his team has systematically documented its application across multiple surgical disciplines — including colorectal cancer resection, renal cell carcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and bladder surgery — generating a cumulative body of work exceeding 70 citations. His most influential publication, reporting short-term outcomes in 55 colorectal cancer patients, has garnered 28 citations and serves as a key clinical reference for surgeons considering Senhance adoption. Koyama has also pioneered technically demanding innovations such as single-incision plus one-port approaches and the use of 3 mm bipolar instruments, pushing the boundaries of minimally invasive technique. Through rigorous first-in-Japan case reports and prospective series, his work provides invaluable real-world evidence that bridges technological innovation and patient-centered surgical care.

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H-Index
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Papers
72
Total Citations
10
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Short‐term results of robot‐assisted colorectal cancer surgery using Senhance Digital Laparoscopy System
28 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 35
🏛 Institutions: Saitama Medical University, Saitama International Medical Center

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