Takayuki Fukui
Papers
4
Total Citations
40
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About
Dr. Takayuki Fukui is a thoracic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques—particularly robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)—for the treatment of lung malignancies and myasthenia gravis. His most cited work, a 2017 study on bilateral extended thymectomy using the da Vinci Surgical System for myasthenia gravis patients, has garnered 17 citations and highlights his pioneering role in applying robotic precision to complex mediastinal procedures. Dr. Fukui has also made significant contributions to understanding surgical learning curves; his 2021 study comparing the learning curve of RATS lobectomy versus conventional VATS for lung malignancies—based on 79 cases—provides critical benchmarks for training certified thoracic surgeons. Additionally, his 2022 paper on setting quality indicators for actual versus scheduled surgery time addresses operational efficiency in the context of rising RATS case volumes. With a total of over 40 citations across his key works, Dr. Fukui’s research not only refines surgical techniques but also establishes quality metrics that enhance patient safety and training standards in thoracic surgery.
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- 2Thymic lipofibroadenoma accompanied with largish calcifications9 citations · 2020
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