Makoto Hisanaga
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About
Dr. Makoto Hisanaga is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing robotic surgery for rectal cancer, particularly in complex and high-risk patient populations. His major contributions center on evaluating the short- and long-term outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic approaches, with a specific emphasis on lateral pelvic lymph node dissection for advanced rectal cancer. In a landmark Japanese multicenter study (2024, 3 citations), he demonstrated the comparative advantages of robotic techniques in this challenging procedure. Dr. Hisanaga has also investigated the impact of obesity on robotic rectal cancer surgery outcomes (2025, 3 citations), providing critical insights for surgical planning in this growing patient demographic. Notably, his work on operator experience (2024, 1 citation) examines how surgeon proficiency and the use of an extra robotic arm influence surgical outcomes, offering practical guidance for skill development in robotic surgery. Through these multicenter studies, Dr. Hisanaga is helping to establish evidence-based standards for robotic colorectal surgery, advancing both surgical technique and patient safety in Japan and beyond.
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