Dean J. Mikami

The Ohio State University, OhioHealth, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Papers

Total Citations

175

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About

Dean J. Mikami is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing the technical frontiers of gastrointestinal and foregut procedures. His research focuses on the comparative efficacy of robotic versus laparoscopic techniques, particularly in complex operations such as pancreaticoduodenectomy and foregut surgery. Mikami’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and potential advantages of robotic platforms for high-stakes procedures; his 2010 study on robotic and laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy, with 88 citations, was among the first to describe a hybrid approach that reduced operative times while maintaining safety. He also conducted seminal work on task performance analysis (30 citations) and early adoption of the four-arm da Vinci system for foregut surgery (29 citations), which expanded the surgeon’s capabilities without requiring an additional assistant. More recently, his 2019 study on predictors of robotic versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (28 citations) provides evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making. With a career spanning over a decade, Mikami’s research has shaped the adoption of robotics in general surgery, offering critical insights into optimizing outcomes and efficiency. His work remains essential reading for surgeons and researchers exploring the evolution of minimally invasive techniques.