Jun Hihara
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Jun Hihara is a leading figure in surgical oncology, with a primary research focus on minimally invasive gastrectomy for gastric cancer. His work centers on comparing the efficacy and safety of robot-assisted gastrectomy (RG) versus laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG), aiming to refine surgical standards for patients with clinical stage T1-4aN0-3 disease. Hihara’s major contribution is his leadership in the landmark JCOG1907 MONA LISA study, a randomized controlled phase III trial designed to prove the superiority of RG over LG. This protocol paper, with 33 citations, addresses critical drawbacks of conventional laparoscopy—such as motion restriction and spatial perception difficulties—by leveraging the articulated instruments of robotic systems. The trial’s design is pivotal, as it seeks to establish a new benchmark for advanced gastric cancer surgery. Hihara’s work has significant impact, guiding surgeons toward more precise, less invasive techniques while reducing complication rates. His achievements include spearheading this high-stakes multicenter trial, which promises to shape future clinical guidelines and improve patient outcomes in gastric cancer treatment.
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