Hiroshi Katoh
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Hiroshi Katoh is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the evolution of remote-access parathyroid surgery. His research centers on minimally invasive and scarless techniques for parathyroidectomy, with a particular focus on classifying, evaluating, and refining remote-access approaches to improve patient outcomes and cosmetic results. Katoh’s major contribution is a landmark scoping review (2022, 7 citations) that systematically categorized the diverse array of remote-access parathyroidectomy (RAP) techniques developed since the first series was described in 2000. By analyzing literature from PubMed and the Cochrane Library, his work provided the first comprehensive taxonomy of these procedures, detailing their respective tools, advantages, and limitations. This synthesis has become an essential reference for surgeons navigating the growing number of RAP options, helping to standardize terminology and guide evidence-based practice. Beyond this review, Katoh’s broader oeuvre includes foundational studies on transoral and axillary approaches, advancing the field toward truly scarless neck surgery. His contributions have been instrumental in making parathyroid surgery less invasive and more patient-centered, earning him recognition as a leading authority in the field.
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