Ryuichi Yoshida
Papers
14
Total Citations
137
H-Index
6
About
Ryuichi Yoshida is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of robotic hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, with a focused expertise in developing standardized, safe, and reproducible techniques for complex pancreatic procedures. His major contributions lie in creating structured training models and surgical protocols for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) and distal pancreatectomy, particularly emphasizing dissection around the superior mesenteric artery and splenic artery. His work on the "Surgical training model and safe implementation of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy in Japan" (39 citations) has been foundational for establishing robotic surgery programs. Yoshida has also innovated specific approaches such as the supracolic anterior SMA approach for radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy and the gastrohepatic ligament approach for spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy. His research extends to optimizing biliary reconstruction with a novel double-layer interrupted suture technique for robotic hepaticojejunostomy and exploring the role of extraction sites like the Pfannenstiel incision. Notably, his randomized controlled trial (TAKUMI-1) demonstrated the impact of educational videos on robotic simulation training, underscoring his commitment to surgical education. With a growing body of work that combines technical innovation with rigorous training frameworks, Yoshida is shaping the future of minimally invasive HPB surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10