Shinichi Yamauchi
Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Institute of Science Tokyo, The University of Tokyo
Papers
6
Total Citations
55
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Shinichi Yamauchi is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research is reshaping minimally invasive cancer surgery in Japan. His work centers on robotic-assisted colectomy and proctectomy, with a particular focus on expanding the indications for robotic surgery in colon cancer and rigorously comparing its outcomes to laparoscopic and open approaches. Dr. Yamauchi’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of robotic-assisted colectomy for right-sided colon cancer through a multi-institutional prospective cohort study (2023, 20 citations), and providing compelling evidence that robot-assisted resection improves 5-year survival for locally advanced rectal cancer compared to laparoscopic and open surgery (2025, 5 citations). His studies also explore functional outcomes, such as defecatory function following robotic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis, and patient-centered innovations like preoperative counseling with video to enhance informed consent. With over 55 citations across his most influential works, Dr. Yamauchi is a key figure in advancing the evidence base for robotic colorectal surgery, bridging short-term technical benefits with long-term oncologic and quality-of-life outcomes.
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- 2Robotic-assisted Surgery: Expanding Indication to Colon Cancer in Japan16 citations · 2022
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