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Dr. Naoki Shinno is a leading surgical oncologist whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for gastric cancer treatment, with a particular focus on robotic surgery and the management of complex, high-risk cases. His most impactful work, a 2022 propensity score-matched analysis comparing robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy (54 citations), has provided critical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of the robotic approach, helping to shape modern surgical standards. Dr. Shinno is also recognized for his leadership in large-scale collaborative research, notably the KSCC DELICATE study (2024), which underscored the importance of duodenal stump reinforcement to prevent life-threatening leakage after gastrectomy. Further demonstrating his technical prowess, he has pioneered the use of fully robotic total gastrectomy combined with thrombectomy and portal vein reconstruction for patients with gastric cancer and portal vein tumor thrombus—a condition traditionally managed only through highly invasive open surgery. This innovative work, detailed in a 2022 case report (10 citations), highlights his commitment to expanding the boundaries of robotic surgery to improve outcomes for patients with the most challenging pathologies.