Mariko Man-i

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Dr. Mariko Man-i is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery. Her research focuses on the clinical application and comparative effectiveness of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for treating gastric adenocarcinoma. Dr. Man-i’s most impactful contribution is her landmark 2014 study, which demonstrated the potential advantages of robotic radical gastrectomy over conventional laparoscopic approaches. This highly influential work, cited over 227 times, provided critical evidence that robotic systems could overcome the technical limitations of laparoscopy, such as improved dexterity and visualization in complex dissections. Her earlier foundational report from 2011, detailing her institution's initial experiences with robot-assisted surgery for gastric cancer since 2008, established a crucial proof-of-concept. Through these seminal studies, Dr. Man-i has been instrumental in validating robotic gastrectomy as a safe and potentially superior option, helping to shape modern surgical protocols and improve outcomes for patients with gastric cancer worldwide.

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1. 1
   Potential advantages of robotic radical gastrectomy for gastric adenocarcinoma in comparison with conventional laparoscopic approach: a single institutional retrospective comparative cohort study

   227 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Robot-Assisted Surgery for Gastric Cancer: Experience at Our Institute

   46 citations · 2011

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