Hideki Sunagawa

National Cancer Center Hospital East, New Tokyo Hospital

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Hideki Sunagawa is a leading figure in minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic gastrectomy. His research has been instrumental in advancing the field, particularly in East Asia, where the high incidence of gastric cancer demands innovative surgical approaches. Sunagawa's landmark 2017 paper, which has garnered 45 citations, established the growing role of robotic gastrectomy, highlighting how articulated instruments enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, especially for early-stage cancers. He further solidified his impact with a 2021 propensity score-matching analysis (13 citations) that rigorously compared short-term outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy, providing critical evidence for the benefits of robotic techniques. Through these contributions, Sunagawa has not only demonstrated the feasibility and safety of robotic surgery but also helped shape clinical protocols, making him a key authority in the surgical management of gastric cancer. His work continues to influence the adoption of robotic platforms in oncology, offering patients improved recovery and outcomes.