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Motonari Ri is a pioneering surgeon-scientist advancing minimally invasive approaches for esophageal and gastric cancer. His research focuses on robotic-assisted transmediastinal radical esophagectomy and novel reconstruction techniques after proximal gastrectomy. Ri’s major contributions include demonstrating the lower invasiveness of robot-assisted transmediastinal surgery compared to traditional transthoracic esophagectomy, as shown in his prospective study (10 citations), which assessed perioperative outcomes, serum cytokine levels, and respiratory function. He also validated the safety of the robotic double-flap technique for proximal gastrectomy through propensity score-matched analysis (9 citations), easing adoption in introductory phases. Notably, Ri introduced the Non-Flap Tunnel Technique (NFTT), a novel minimally invasive reconstruction method after proximal gastrectomy for gastric and esophagogastric junction cancer (2025), addressing rising incidence while preserving nutritional status. His work has garnered increasing attention, with citations reflecting growing clinical impact. Ri’s achievements highlight his role in refining surgical robotics and reconstruction, offering patients safer, less invasive options that improve recovery and quality of life.
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