Papers
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Total Citations
119
H-Index
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About
Dr. Akihiko Horiguchi is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, with a career defined by advancing robotic and laparoscopic techniques. His seminal 2010 work on robot-assisted laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (48 citations) was among the first to demonstrate the feasibility of using the da Vinci system for this complex procedure, laying the groundwork for a new era in pancreatic surgery. He further solidified this expertise through a comprehensive review of robot-assisted pancreatic surgery (25 citations) and a comparative study on distal pancreatectomy (17 citations), consistently showing improved outcomes with robotic approaches. Beyond the pancreas, Dr. Horiguchi has contributed to liver surgery, notably with a 2023 study on laparoscopic repeat liver resection, and has provided macro-level insights into surgical trends through his analysis of Japan’s National Clinical Database (21 citations). His work also extends to patient safety, with a recent 2024 study on preventing complications in rectal cancer surgery. With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Horiguchi’s research has been instrumental in establishing robotic surgery as a standard in gastroenterological oncology, directly impacting surgical practice and patient recovery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy48 citations · 2010
- 2Robot‐assisted laparoscopic pancreatic surgery25 citations · 2011
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- 6Recent advances in hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic surgery2 citations · 2020
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