Eiji Sunami

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Eiji Sunami is a leading figure in colorectal surgery, specializing in the comparative outcomes of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches. His work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how minimally invasive techniques can reduce the surgical stress response, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2015 study on colorectal resection (57 citations). Sunami has been instrumental in evaluating robotic sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer, using rigorous propensity score analyses to show its short-term benefits over traditional methods (18 citations). His comprehensive reviews on laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis (47 citations) and recent advances in robotic rectal surgery (15 citations) have become essential references for surgeons seeking evidence-based guidance. Through these contributions, Sunami has helped define modern standards for colorectal care, emphasizing patient recovery and oncologic safety. His work continues to shape clinical practice and inspire further innovation in surgical robotics.

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1. 1
   Surgical stress response after colorectal resection: a comparison of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery

   57 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis: a review of the literature

   47 citations · 2014
3. 3
   The short-term outcomes of robotic sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer: comparison with open and laparoscopic surgery using a propensity score analysis

   18 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Recent advances in robotic surgery for rectal cancer

   15 citations · 2015

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