Papers
42
Total Citations
260
H-Index
9
About
Naruhiko Ikoma is a surgical oncologist whose research sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and oncological outcomes, with a particular focus on upper gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary cancers. His work has significantly advanced the field of robotic gastrectomy, including landmark national analyses using the National Cancer Database that track improvements in oncological quality metrics and safety outcomes for gastric cancer treatment across the United States. Ikoma has also made notable contributions to robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, developing and refining technical approaches such as the external retraction technique and fluorescence-image guidance, while investigating the benefits of robotic platforms in reducing postoperative opioid consumption compared to open surgery. A distinctive thread in his scholarship is his attention to programmatic implementation, examining how institutions can build and optimize robotic surgery programs effectively. Perhaps most notably, his 2022 paper on cybersecurity in robotic surgery—garnering 21 citations—brought critical attention to an underexplored vulnerability in modern surgical care. With over 130 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Ikoma's research continues to shape how surgeons and healthcare systems approach the safety, quality, and technology of robotic oncological surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Protecting procedural care—cybersecurity considerations for robotic surgery21 citations · 2022
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- 4External Retraction Technique for Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy12 citations · 2020
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- 10Fluorescent-Image Guidance in Robotic Subtotal Gastrectomy9 citations · 2020