Hiromi Takeuchi
Tottori University, Waseda University, Nagoya Institute of Technology
Papers
8
Total Citations
70
H-Index
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About
Hiromi Takeuchi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotic surgery and medical device engineering, whose work has significantly advanced minimally invasive treatments for head and neck cancers. Her primary contributions lie in transoral robotic surgery (TORS), where she has been instrumental in adapting the da Vinci Surgical System for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer treatment in Japan. Takeuchi’s research addresses critical surgical challenges, including developing preoperative predictors for difficult hypopharyngeal exposure and creating innovative mouthpieces from polyethylene terephthalate glycol to improve surgical access and outcomes. Her work on ultrasound-guided transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery for metastatic retropharyngeal lymph nodes has expanded the applications of robotic techniques beyond primary tumors. Beyond clinical applications, Takeuchi has contributed to robotic engineering, developing in-pipe inspection robots and self-propelled colonoscope systems that demonstrate her versatility in solving complex mechanical problems. Her most cited paper (17 citations) on TORS for pharyngeal cancer established foundational protocols, while her studies on surgical predictors (12 citations) have directly improved patient selection and procedural safety. Takeuchi’s unique ability to bridge engineering innovation with clinical practice positions her as a key figure in advancing robotic surgery’s role in otolaryngology.
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- 2Development of in-pipe robot with extension hose and balloons14 citations · 2017
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- 8Development of pipe inspection robot with extension hose and balloons2 citations · 2017