Kazuhiro Yasufuku
University of Toronto, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Papers
11
Total Citations
271
H-Index
8
About
Kazuhiro Yasufuku is a prominent thoracic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on minimally invasive surgical techniques, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, and advanced bronchoscopic technologies for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. His contributions have significantly shaped how early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is managed, championing approaches such as robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy, and video-assisted thoracic surgery as superior alternatives to traditional open procedures. Yasufuku has made substantial contributions to surgical education, developing and evaluating simulation-based robotic surgery training curricula that help novice surgeons build competency while protecting patient safety — work that has garnered over 65 citations. His research demonstrating that robotic lobectomy is both cost-effective and comparable in health utility to VATS lobectomy (53 citations) has strengthened the clinical and economic case for robotic adoption in thoracic surgery. He has also advanced bronchoscopic navigation and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, improving diagnostic accuracy for pulmonary lesions. His image-guided surgery research further positions him at the frontier of next-generation minimally invasive therapy. Across his portfolio, Yasufuku's work reflects a sustained commitment to improving patient outcomes, refining surgical training, and integrating emerging technologies into thoracic surgical practice.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 3Bronchoscopic navigation and tissue diagnosis42 citations · 2019
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- 5Minimally invasive surgical approaches for lung cancer24 citations · 2019
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- 7Image-guided thoracic surgery in the hybrid operation room18 citations · 2017
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- 9Suggested robotic-assisted thoracic surgery training curriculum7 citations · 2023
- 10Robotic segmentectomy for early-stage lung cancer3 citations · 2023