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Total Citations
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About
Kosei Takagi is a surgical innovator whose research sits at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with particular expertise in robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) and surgical training methodology. His most influential contribution, the LAELAPS-3 multicenter training program (118 citations), demonstrated the feasibility and safety of implementing RPD across multiple centers using the rigorous IDEAL framework for surgical innovation — a landmark achievement in standardizing complex robotic procedures. Building on this, Takagi has meticulously mapped the learning curves surgeons must navigate to achieve proficiency and mastery in RPD, providing invaluable benchmarks for training programs worldwide (62 citations). His work extends to pioneering Japan's first structured RPD training protocol, addressing a critical gap in his home country's surgical landscape. Beyond pancreatic surgery, Takagi has contributed to minimally invasive donor nephrectomy through a comprehensive cohort study of nearly 1,900 patients. His technical papers on surgical approaches to the superior mesenteric artery, splenic artery, and pancreatic anastomoses reflect a dedication to procedural precision and patient safety. With over 350 cumulative citations, Takagi's scholarship is shaping how the next generation of surgeons learns and performs robotic pancreatic surgery globally.
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