Hiroshi Okabe

Otsu Municipal Hospital, Kyoto University, New Tokyo Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

287

H-Index

About

Dr. Hiroshi Okabe is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer. His work has been instrumental in establishing the clinical viability and superiority of robotic approaches over traditional laparoscopic methods. Dr. Okabe’s major contributions include leading a landmark multi-institutional prospective single-arm study, which demonstrated the significant clinical advantages of robotic gastrectomy for stage I/II gastric cancer—a work that has garnered over 231 citations and reshaped surgical protocols. He further refined the technique by proving the feasibility of using a monopolar device in robotic radical gastrectomy, enhancing surgical precision and safety. Through rigorous propensity score-matching analyses, he has provided compelling evidence of improved short-term outcomes compared to laparoscopic surgery. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 287, Dr. Okabe’s research not only validates robotic gastrectomy as a standard of care but also paves the way for broader adoption of robotic technology in complex oncologic surgeries. His work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through surgical innovation.