Momoko Ichihara
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About
Dr. Momoko Ichihara is a pioneering colorectal surgeon at the forefront of robotic surgery innovation. Her research focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques for colon and rectal cancers, with a particular emphasis on evaluating and implementing next-generation robotic platforms. Dr. Ichihara has achieved several landmark "world-first" and "Japan-first" procedures, including the first reported use of the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System for both right hemicolectomy and low anterior resection, and the first application of the da Vinci SP single-port system for colorectal cancer in Japan. Her work demonstrates the clinical feasibility and potential advantages of these novel systems—such as eight-axis arms and flexible 3D viewers—over traditional multiport robots. With her most-cited papers accumulating over 60 citations, Dr. Ichihara’s contributions are shaping the future of robotic colorectal surgery, offering patients improved precision, cosmesis, and recovery. Her pioneering case reports serve as essential references for surgeons worldwide adopting these emerging technologies.
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