M. Ohgami
Papers
2
Total Citations
14
H-Index
2
About
Dr. M. Ohgami is a pioneering figure in the fusion of medicine and technology, with a career dedicated to advancing the frontiers of endoscopic and robotic surgery. His foundational work in the late 1990s and early 2000s laid critical groundwork for modern minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Ohgami’s research centers on the integration of master-slave manipulators into surgical practice, a contribution that directly addresses the inherent limitations of traditional endoscopic procedures. He demonstrated how robotic systems could enhance a surgeon’s dexterity by filtering tremors and scaling movements, thereby dramatically improving precision. His landmark paper on this topic (2000, 8 citations) is a seminal reference in the field, exploring the clinical potential of systems like the da Vinci robot. Complementing this, his 1999 work (6 citations) critically analyzed the challenges of endoscopic surgery—specifically the loss of three-dimensional sensory information and restricted instrument mobility—and advocated for a technological fusion to overcome these hurdles. Though his citation counts reflect a focused, early-career impact, Dr. Ohgami’s visionary insights into telementoring and robotic assistance have proven prescient, influencing the trajectory of surgical robotics and telemedicine.
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Top Papers
- 1[Surgery using master-slave manipulators and telementoring].8 citations · 2000
- 2[Fusion of medicine and technology in endoscopic surgery].6 citations · 1999