Ayumi Hachimaru

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Dr. Ayumi Hachimaru is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work has significantly advanced minimally invasive thymic surgery. Her primary research focuses on developing and refining surgical approaches for thymectomy, particularly through subxiphoid techniques. Dr. Hachimaru’s major contributions include the innovation of single-port thymectomy (SPT) and trans-subxiphoid robotic thymectomy (TRT), both performed via a single subxiphoid incision using the da Vinci surgical system. Her landmark 2016 paper, which has garnered 68 citations, established these techniques as viable, less invasive alternatives to traditional sternotomy, reducing patient trauma and recovery time. This work has had a profound impact on the field, influencing surgical protocols for myasthenia gravis and thymoma treatment worldwide. Dr. Hachimaru’s dedication to advancing surgical technology and improving patient outcomes marks her as a leading figure in thoracic surgery, with her techniques now adopted in major medical centers globally.