Maki Yamamoto

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Moffitt Cancer Center

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Dr. Maki Yamamoto is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges the East-West divide in gastric cancer management. Her landmark 2015 paper, *"Surgical management of gastric cancer: the East vs. West perspective"* (64 citations), remains a cornerstone reference, dissecting geographic disparities in incidence, pathology, and treatment outcomes between high-incidence Asian nations like Japan and South Korea and Western countries. This work has shaped global surgical protocols by highlighting how regional differences demand tailored therapeutic strategies. Dr. Yamamoto also demonstrates remarkable technical versatility, as evidenced by her 2016 case report on a concurrent robotic-assisted laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with Nissen fundoplication and robotic-assisted video-thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy for lung cancer—a complex, multi-disciplinary procedure that showcases her leadership in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Though early in its citation trajectory, this report signals her innovative approach to combining thoracic and abdominal procedures. Dr. Yamamoto’s research not only advances surgical oncology but also fosters cross-cultural collaboration, making her a vital voice in the global fight against gastric cancer and a role model for surgeons embracing technological frontiers.