Kazuhiro Sakamoto
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65
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About
Dr. Kazuhiro Sakamoto is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer, with a particular focus on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches. His major contributions include pioneering prospective trials that validate the safety and efficacy of these methods for locally advanced disease. Notably, he led the PRODUCT trial, a Japanese multicenter study (19 citations) that established a novel semi-opened circular specimen processing method to evaluate circumferential resection margin (CRM) and total mesorectal excision (TME) quality—critical benchmarks for oncologic outcomes. Dr. Sakamoto also spearheaded the VITRUVIANO trial (17 citations), a phase II study demonstrating the feasibility of robotic-assisted surgery for advanced rectal cancer under strict surgeon criteria. His innovative work extends to combined laparoscopic and robotic procedures for synchronous rectal and prostate cancers, as well as investigating postoperative complications like creatine kinase elevation after robotic surgery. With over 65 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Sakamoto’s research has directly shaped surgical standards, offering patients safer, more precise treatment options while advancing the field of pelvic surgery.
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