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Dr. Daisuke Hokka is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for lung cancer treatment. His major contributions center on the development and refinement of the "fused surgery" approach, a technique that integrates console and bedside surgeon roles to optimize workflow and patient outcomes. In his landmark 2023 paper, "Console and bedside surgeon fused robot-assisted thoracic surgery," which has garnered 12 citations, Dr. Hokka established the foundational methodology for this collaborative surgical model. His subsequent work, including a 2024 study on the learning curve for fused robotic-assisted thoracoscopic segmentectomy, analyzed the initial 100 cases to demonstrate that proficiency can be achieved efficiently, with implications for training and adoption. Additionally, his research on factors affecting short-term outcomes in RATS for lung cancer, also cited 3 times, identifies key variables influencing recovery and complication rates. Dr. Hokka’s work is notable for its practical impact, offering a scalable framework that enhances surgical precision and teamwork. With a growing citation footprint, his contributions are shaping the future of minimally invasive thoracic oncology, making him a key figure in surgical innovation.