Hidetoshi Katsuno
Papers
14
Total Citations
157
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7
About
Hidetoshi Katsuno is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to advancing robotic and minimally invasive techniques for colorectal and hepatic cancers. Working at the forefront of rectal cancer surgery, Katsuno has made landmark contributions to robotic total mesorectal excision, including the development of the innovative "double bipolar method," which has garnered 25 citations and reshaped operative approaches to this technically demanding procedure. His 2020 review on robotic surgery for rectal cancer (43 citations) remains one of his most influential works, offering a comprehensive synthesis of techniques and outcomes during a pivotal period of expansion in Japan following national insurance approval in 2018. Notably, Katsuno authored what appears to be Japan's first reported case of robotic colorectal cancer surgery in 2010, establishing his role as a true pioneer in the field. His research spans functional outcomes — including sexual and urinary preservation in male patients — to cutting-edge comparative analyses of competing robotic platforms, including the emerging Japanese-developed hinotori™ system versus the da Vinci standard. With over 140 cumulative citations, Katsuno's body of work represents a comprehensive, longitudinal contribution to surgical innovation that continues to shape how rectal and liver cancers are treated globally.
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- 7A Novel Approach of Robot Surgery for Colorectal Cancer7 citations · 2010
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