Kohei Hikino

Tottori University

Papers

5

Total Citations

21

H-Index

3

About

Dr. Kohei Hikino is a leading figure in the advancement of robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in optimizing surgical platforms and techniques for improved patient outcomes. His major contributions center on comparative effectiveness research, systematically evaluating the performance of emerging robotic systems—including the da Vinci X and Xi, hinotori™, and Hugo™—against traditional open and laparoscopic approaches. Notably, his 2024 study on robot-assisted surgery for stage IA endometrial cancer (9 citations) provides critical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Hikino has also pioneered novel port and arm placement strategies for the Hugo RAS system, addressing key technical challenges in gynecologic oncology. His comprehensive reviews on port strategies, surgical platforms, and learning curves in Japan (2 citations) serve as essential resources for surgeons adopting these technologies. With a rapidly growing body of work and citations accumulating across his publications, Dr. Hikino is establishing himself as a key voice in the evolution of robotic gynecologic surgery, driving innovation that directly enhances surgical precision and patient recovery.

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H-Index
5
Papers
21
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Outcome of robot-assisted surgery for stage IA endometrial cancer compared to open and laparoscopic surgeries: a retrospective study at a single institution
9 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: Tottori University

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