Naoya Yoshida

Kumamoto University

Papers

3

Total Citations

9

H-Index

2

About

Naoya Yoshida is a leading figure in the surgical management of gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular focus on esophageal and gastric cancers. His work is distinguished by its emphasis on refining minimally invasive surgical techniques, especially robot-assisted esophagectomy, where he has advanced the precision of lymphadenectomy along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve—a critical maneuver for improving oncologic outcomes while reducing complications. Yoshida has also made notable contributions to the treatment of advanced-stage disease, including the concept of "conversion surgery" for stage IV gastric cancer. His case report on a patient with multiple liver metastases who achieved a complete pathological response to S-1 plus oxaliplatin therapy underscores his commitment to integrating effective chemotherapy with surgical resection. Additionally, his research on rare metastatic patterns, such as isolated brain metastasis from rectal cancer, highlights his broad clinical acumen. While his most-cited papers currently hold modest citation counts (2–5), they represent pioneering work in niche but vital areas of surgical oncology. Yoshida’s contributions are shaping the future of precision surgery and multimodal therapy for gastrointestinal cancers.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
3
Papers
9
Total Citations
3
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Rectal cancer diagnosed after resection of isolated brain metastasis
5 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: Kumamoto University

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