Kazuhide Matsushima

About

Dr. Kazuhide Matsushima is a leading researcher in minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a focus on optimizing outcomes for gastric, colorectal, and gynecologic cancers. His major contributions center on comparative effectiveness research, systematically evaluating open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches to complex surgeries. His landmark 2021 network meta-analysis of distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer—cited 46 times—provides critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic techniques versus traditional methods. Dr. Matsushima also investigates volume-outcome relationships, as demonstrated in his 2020 study on minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer (21 citations), which highlights how surgical experience impacts patient survival. His recent 2024 work on colostomy reversal trends (6 citations) further underscores his commitment to refining surgical standards. By synthesizing large-scale data and identifying best practices, Dr. Matsushima’s research directly informs clinical decision-making and surgical training, making him a pivotal figure in advancing minimally invasive surgery and improving patient outcomes across multiple oncologic disciplines.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Systematic review and updated network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing open, laparoscopic-assisted, and robotic distal gastrectomy for early and locally advanced gastric cancer

   46 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer: Volume-outcome relationship in the early experience period

   21 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Surgical trends and outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic colostomy reversal for benign disease

   6 citations · 2024

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