Masanori Hotchi
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About
Masanori Hotchi is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on preserving quality of life after minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery. His most impactful work, the landmark LANDMARC study (8 citations), is the first prospective multicenter survey to comprehensively investigate male sexual dysfunction—including both erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction—following laparoscopic, robotic, and transanal approaches for rectal cancer. This study directly addresses a critical, often underreported complication that profoundly affects patients’ postoperative quality of life. Hotchi has also advanced the debate on surgical technique through a propensity score-matched analysis (4 citations) comparing short-term outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic rectal surgery, providing valuable evidence on the potential advantages of robotic assistance. His work bridges the gap between surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes, ensuring that functional preservation is prioritized alongside oncologic success. By systematically quantifying risks that were previously poorly understood, Hotchi’s research empowers surgeons to counsel patients more effectively and drives improvements in surgical technique. His contributions are essential reading for any clinician or researcher working to optimize recovery and long-term well-being in rectal cancer survivors.
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