Hiroyuki Kuwano

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Hiroyuki Kuwano is a leading thoracic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the practice of minimally invasive lung surgery. His primary research focuses on the anatomical precision required for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) segmentectomy, a procedure that removes only a segment of a lung lobe. Kuwano’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the critical role of three-dimensional (3D) CT imaging for pre-operative planning. His landmark 2017 paper, "3D-CT anatomy for VATS segmentectomy," which has garnered 53 citations, established a new standard for understanding complex pulmonary structures, enabling safer and more effective surgeries. This work has been instrumental in the global shift toward segmentectomy as a widely adopted, lung-sparing alternative to lobectomy. Additionally, Kuwano has contributed to the refinement of thoracoscopic esophagectomy, highlighting the advantages of magnification and enhanced visualization in deep surgical fields. Through his pioneering integration of advanced imaging with surgical technique, Kuwano has significantly improved patient outcomes and provided a vital anatomical roadmap for thoracic surgeons worldwide.