Minoru Hattori

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Minoru Hattori is a pioneering researcher in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, with a focus on colorectal cancer and urological applications. His work centers on evaluating the feasibility, safety, and skill acquisition in robot-assisted surgery, particularly through comparative studies like his matched case-control analysis of robotic versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer (28 citations). Hattori has made significant contributions to understanding the cognitive and psychological factors influencing surgical proficiency, including spatial cognitive ability and metacognition, as demonstrated in studies with 11 and 6 citations respectively. He has also advanced surgical technology, notably developing the “BirdView camera system” to improve visual field management during robotic procedures (12 citations). His research on fatigue estimation using wearable sensors (6 citations) addresses surgeon well-being. With over 100 total citations, Hattori’s work bridges technical innovation, human factors, and training optimization, offering critical insights for improving surgical outcomes and education in minimally invasive surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Initial experiences of robotic versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, focusing on short-term outcomes: a matched case-control study

   28 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Impact of Laparoscopic Experience on the Proficiency Gain of Urologic Surgeons in Robot-Assisted Surgery

   21 citations · 2012
3. 3
   A prospective study of the safety and usefulness of a new miniature wide-angle camera: the “BirdView camera system”

   12 citations · 2018
4. 4
   The significance of spatial cognitive ability in robot-assisted surgery

   11 citations · 2014
5. 5
   Effect of Spatial Cognitive Ability on Gain in Robot-Assisted Surgical Skills of Urological Surgeons

   8 citations · 2016
6. 6
   Psychological factor, metacognition, is associated with the advantage of suturing techniques acquired on a virtual reality simulator of robot‐assisted surgery

   6 citations · 2013
7. 7
   A Method for Estimating Doctor's Fatigue Level in Operating a Surgical Robot Using Wearable Sensors

   6 citations · 2021
8. 8
   Retention of robot-assisted surgical skills in urological surgeons acquired using Mimic dV-Trainer

   4 citations · 2014
9. 9
   Usefulness of the BirdView™ in preventing devices from being lost visual field during robotic surgery using the Hugo™ RAS system: a prospective study

   1 citations · 2025

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