Atsuyuki Yamataka
Papers
9
Total Citations
205
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6
About
Atsuyuki Yamataka is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the minimally invasive treatment of complex congenital conditions in children. His primary research focuses on robotic and laparoscopic surgery for biliary and urological anomalies, particularly choledochal cysts and vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR). Yamataka’s landmark contributions include the first comparative study of robotic versus laparoscopic hepaticojejunostomy for choledochal cysts in children (53 citations), demonstrating the superior precision of robotic assistance, and a landmark multicenter survey on work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in pediatric laparoscopic surgeons (77 citations), highlighting critical ergonomic challenges in the field. He also led a major international survey on VUR management trends, analyzing 552 patients to clarify evolving surgical preferences. With recent work on retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty and robotic-assisted excision of mediastinal neuroblastoma, Yamataka continues to push boundaries in pediatric robotic surgery. His research, which has garnered over 200 citations, is essential reading for surgeons seeking to optimize outcomes for children with complex surgical diseases while advancing the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques.
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- 3Choledochal cyst37 citations · 2023
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- 7Robot-Assisted Retroperitoneoscopic Diamond Bypass Pyeloplasty3 citations · 2023
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