Yuko Mataki
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About
Dr. Yuko Mataki is a pioneering Japanese surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, particularly through the integration of novel robotic platforms and complication-reduction strategies. Her major contributions include leading the WRAP Study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial investigating the efficacy of polyglycolic acid mesh and fibrin glue wrapping to prevent clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy—a critical step in reducing the most common complication of this procedure. With over 7 citations for this protocol paper, her work is shaping evidence-based surgical practice. Dr. Mataki also achieved a historic milestone by performing the first reported surgery for congenital biliary dilatation using the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System, a Japanese-developed platform recently approved for gastroenterological surgery. This case, with 3 citations, demonstrates her role in pioneering next-generation robotic techniques beyond the established da Vinci system. Her innovative contributions are driving safer, more effective surgical outcomes and positioning her as a leader in the evolution of robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
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