Aya Saito

Yokohama City University

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Aya Saito is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on the intersection of robotic surgery, oncology, and health economics. Her major contributions center on optimizing surgical outcomes for complex patient populations, particularly through her landmark 2025 study on the learning curve for robotic surgery in obese patients with rectal cancer. This work, which has garnered 4 citations, provides critical insights into how surgeon experience directly impacts postoperative results in high-risk groups. Dr. Saito has also made significant strides in surgical value assessment, as demonstrated by her comprehensive revenue comparison of pure versus hybrid robotic approaches for sigmoid colon and rectosigmoid cancer (3 citations). This innovative analysis bridges the gap between clinical efficacy and financial sustainability, offering hospitals evidence-based guidance for resource allocation. Her research is notable for its practical implications, directly informing surgical training protocols and institutional decision-making. Dr. Saito's work exemplifies the growing importance of combining technical surgical excellence with economic analysis to advance both patient care and healthcare system efficiency.

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Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Impact of the learning curve on the outcomes of robotic surgery in obese patients with rectal cancer
4 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: Yokohama City University

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