Daichi Ota
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Daichi Ota is a clinical anesthesiologist and researcher whose work centers on perioperative immunomodulation, particularly the impact of anesthetic techniques on immune function in cancer surgery patients. His most cited study, a randomized pilot trial from 2020, investigated how ketamine as an adjunct to total intravenous anesthesia affects natural killer cell cytotoxicity and other immune markers in men undergoing minimally invasive radical prostatectomy. This work addresses a critical gap: the recognition that surgery-induced immunosuppression, especially reduced NK cell activity, may predict poorer oncologic outcomes. By demonstrating that ketamine can modulate this response, Ota’s research offers a potential strategy to improve postoperative immune resilience. While his citation count is still growing—his key paper has garnered 8 citations—the study represents an important step toward integrating immunology into anesthetic practice. Ota’s contributions are particularly relevant for anesthesiologists and surgical oncologists seeking to optimize perioperative care, and his work underscores the promise of repurposing established drugs to support cancer patients’ immune systems during a vulnerable period.
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