Papers

12

Total Citations

90

H-Index

6

About

Dr. Masaaki Nishi is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal cancers, particularly gastric and colorectal malignancies. His major contributions lie in refining robotic gastrectomy and rectal surgery, demonstrating improved outcomes through innovative approaches. Notably, his 2022 propensity score-matched study (23 citations) provided robust evidence that robotic gastrectomy offers superior short- and long-term results compared to laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer. Dr. Nishi has also addressed rare and challenging cases, such as robotic total gastrectomy in a patient with situs inversus totalis (12 citations) and gastric adenocarcinoma with proximal polyposis (11 citations), showcasing his technical expertise. His work on left-handed ultrasonic shears (9 citations) and strategies for post-prostatectomy inguinal hernia repair (10 citations) further highlights his commitment to optimizing surgical ergonomics and patient safety. With over 80 cumulative citations, Dr. Nishi’s research continues to shape the landscape of robotic oncology, offering safer, more effective solutions for complex abdominal surgeries.

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12
Papers
90
Total Citations
8
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of the Short- and Long-Term Outcomes of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
23 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 26
🏛 Institutions: Tokushima University, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

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