Kohei Nakata
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6
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76
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About
Dr. Kohei Nakata is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic and laparoscopic approaches for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies. His work is at the forefront of defining the safety, efficacy, and oncologic outcomes of these techniques. Notably, his systematic review on surgical approaches to the superior mesenteric artery during minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (43 citations) serves as a critical technical guide for surgeons worldwide. Dr. Nakata is also a principal investigator in the landmark multi-institutional randomized phase III trial (JCOG2202, LAPAN study), which compares minimally invasive versus open distal pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer—a study poised to set new global standards for oncologic care. Beyond large-scale trials, his contributions include pioneering technical innovations, such as a left-sided approach for wide pancreatic mobilization, and demonstrating the feasibility of repeated robotic pancreatectomy for rare metastatic sarcomas. With a research portfolio that bridges rigorous clinical evidence with advanced surgical technique, Dr. Nakata is actively shaping the future of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.
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- 2The current status and future directions of robotic pancreatectomy13 citations · 2021
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