Narutoshi Hibino

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Dr. Narutoshi Hibino is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiac surgery and advanced biofabrication. His work centers on two transformative fields: robotic cardiac surgery and three-dimensional bioprinting for tissue regeneration. Dr. Hibino is best known for developing the *Kenzan* method, a revolutionary robotic cell spheroid-based approach to 3D bioprinting (298 citations). This technique, inspired by traditional Japanese flower arranging, enables the precise assembly of living cell aggregates into complex, functional tissues—a breakthrough that promises to move bioprinting from proof-of-concept toward clinical reality. He further advanced the field with his work on dual-gel 4D printing of bioinspired tubes (151 citations), creating dynamic, shape-changing constructs that mimic natural tubular structures for use in bioimplants and soft robotics. Alongside these bioengineering innovations, Dr. Hibino has made notable contributions to minimally invasive cardiac care, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic totally endoscopic approaches for adult congenital heart defects, including ventricular septal defect repair. His dual expertise in cutting-edge bioprinting and robotic surgery positions him as a key figure in the future of regenerative medicine and cardiac repair.

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1. 1
   Principles of the <i>Kenzan</i> Method for Robotic Cell Spheroid-Based Three-Dimensional Bioprinting <sup/>

   298 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Dual-Gel 4D Printing of Bioinspired Tubes

   151 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Robotic Surgery in the Adult Congenital Cardiac Patient: Back to the Future?

   7 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Adult Ventricular Septal Defect Repair Using a Robotic Totally Endoscopic Approach: A Case Report

   5 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Principles of the Kenzan Method for Robotic Cell Spheroid-Based Three-Dimensional Bioprinting

   5 citations · 2017

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