Papers
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Total Citations
162
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About
Keisuke Hata is a leading figure in minimally invasive colorectal and urologic oncology, renowned for pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery. His research centers on refining surgical techniques for complex pelvic malignancies, with a particular focus on rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis, and prostate cancer. Dr. Hata’s major contributions include pioneering work on robotic rectal surgery with lateral lymph node dissection (LLND), a technically demanding procedure that Western surgeons have been hesitant to adopt—his 2016 paper directly challenges this reluctance. He has also advanced sphincter-preserving approaches, demonstrating through propensity score analyses that robotic methods can match or surpass open and laparoscopic outcomes. With over 150 citations across his most influential works, his 2014 review on laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis remains a foundational reference (47 citations). Notably, his cumulative sum analysis of the learning curve for robotic LLND (29 citations) provides crucial benchmarks for surgical training. Beyond colorectal surgery, Dr. Hata has innovated in renal transplant recipients, showing the safety of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy in this vulnerable population. His case reports, including the rare detection of Hem-o-lok clip migration, underscore his meticulous attention to surgical complications. Dr. Hata’s work is essential reading for surgeons seeking to master advanced robotic techniques in pelvic oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Laparoscopic surgery for ulcerative colitis: a review of the literature47 citations · 2014
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- 4Recent advances in robotic surgery for rectal cancer15 citations · 2015
- 5Robotic surgery for rectal cancer with lateral lymph node dissection11 citations · 2016
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