Munehisa Takata

Tokyo Medical University

Papers

1

Total Citations

9

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About

Dr. Munehisa Takata has pioneered advances in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). His most cited work introduces a novel internal thoracic artery (ITA) harvesting technique via a subxiphoid approach, designed to reduce surgical trauma while maintaining revascularization efficacy. By leveraging the da Vinci surgical system, Dr. Takata demonstrated the feasibility of this approach in 12 clinical cases, achieving less invasive outcomes without compromising graft quality. Though his landmark paper has garnered 9 citations, its true impact lies in laying foundational methodology for robotic CABG—a field where procedural refinement directly translates to improved patient recovery. Dr. Takata’s contributions address a critical challenge in cardiac surgery: balancing procedural safety with the growing demand for reduced postoperative morbidity. His work continues to influence surgeons exploring robotic platforms for coronary revascularization, particularly in optimizing ITA harvest routes. For students and researchers, Dr. Takata’s research exemplifies how technical innovation in surgical approach can reshape standard practices, even with modest citation counts, by prioritizing clinical applicability and patient-centered outcomes.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A novel internal thoracic artery harvesting technique via subxiphoid approach – for the least invasive coronary artery bypass grafting
9 citations · 2009
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 3
🏛 Institutions: Tokyo Medical University

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