Masato Kanzaki
Papers
13
Total Citations
98
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Masato Kanzaki is a leading thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for complex lung and mediastinal pathologies. His major contributions include establishing RATS as a safe, effective approach for lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, and rare conditions like pulmonary spindle cell carcinoma and paraganglioma. Notably, his 2019 paper on the current status of RATS for lung cancer has garnered 45 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. Dr. Kanzaki has also pioneered innovative techniques, such as a pulmonary ligament approach for robotic segmentectomy and the use of narrow-profile vascular staplers through 8-mm ports, enhancing surgical precision. His research on learning curves for robotic versus video-assisted lobectomy provides critical insights for training surgeons. Additionally, he has explored single-incision port RATS for thymic carcinoid tumors and trans-subxiphoid approaches for multiple thymomas, demonstrating versatility in minimally invasive surgery. With a focus on optimizing robotic systems and addressing intraoperative challenges, Dr. Kanzaki’s work continues to shape the future of thoracic oncology and robotic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Current status of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer45 citations · 2019
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- 5Robotic resection of mediastinal tumors: surgical approach and procedure5 citations · 2025
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