Manabu Ohashi

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Manabu Ohashi is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive gastrointestinal oncology, with a particular focus on advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques for gastric and esophagogastric junction cancers. His major contributions lie in developing and validating safer, more precise surgical approaches. Notably, his 2024 study on the safety of the robotic double-flap technique following proximal gastrectomy, which has already garnered 9 citations, provides crucial evidence for adopting robotic methods during the introductory phase. Ohashi also introduced the innovative "sandwiching method" for hepatic left lateral segment inversion, a technique that simplifies exposure of the esophageal hiatus during gastrectomy, enhancing surgical visibility and safety. Further demonstrating his technical ingenuity, his work on robotic splenic vessel-preserving distal pancreatectomy in post-gastrectomy patients showcases his ability to tackle complex, high-risk procedures. With a growing citation impact, Ohashi is a leading voice in robotic surgical innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in minimally invasive cancer surgery.

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1. 1
   Safety of robotic double-flap technique following proximal gastrectomy in the introductory phase compared with laparoscopic procedure: a propensity score-matched analysis

   9 citations · 2024
2. 2
   A sandwiching method that simplifies hepatic left lateral segment inversion to secure an optimal surgical view around the esophageal hiatus in laparoscopic and robotic gastrectomy for upper gastric and esophagogastric junction cancers

   5 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Robotic Splenic Vessels Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy in a Post-Distal Gastrectomy Patient

   4 citations · 2023

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