Shintaro Sakate
Papers
9
Total Citations
74
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About
Shintaro Sakate is a gynecologic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the forefront of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery for gynecologic conditions. His research spans deep endometriosis, endometrial cancer, benign uterine pathology, and gynecologic malignancies, with a particular focus on refining robotic surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. Among his most recognized contributions is the development and evaluation of the "double-bipolar method" for robot-assisted hysterectomy and nerve-sparing eradication of deep endometriosis, a technically innovative approach that has attracted over 22 citations since its 2020 publication. His comparative studies between robot-assisted and conventional laparoscopic surgery—including assessments of early-stage endometrial cancer management and pelvic lymph node dissection—have provided valuable evidence supporting the feasibility and safety of robotic platforms in complex gynecologic procedures. Sakate has also explored niche surgical challenges, including robot-assisted extraperitoneal para-aortic lymphadenectomy and the treatment of Alcock Canal Syndrome through robotic pelvic nerve exploration. His cumulative body of work, totaling over 70 citations, reflects a dedicated effort to advance precision, nerve preservation, and minimally invasive standards in modern gynecologic surgery.
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- 5Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy Using the Double-Bipolar Method5 citations · 2024
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