Shoichi Manabe
Papers
19
Total Citations
369
H-Index
10
About
Shoichi Manabe is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer. His work centers on optimizing minimally invasive techniques, with a particular focus on improving oncological outcomes and preserving patient quality of life. Manabe has been instrumental in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robotic surgery for complex cases, including locally advanced (T4) and ultra-low rectal cancers, where his team’s comparative studies have shown advantages over traditional laparoscopic approaches. His key contributions include identifying the mesorectal fat area as a predictor of surgical difficulty and establishing the benefits of robotic lateral lymph node dissection, with his most cited work (84 citations) validating its oncological outcomes. With over 330 total citations across his top ten papers, Manabe has also pioneered research into functional preservation, notably detailing risk factors for male sexual dysfunction and the protective role of robotic surgery for urinary function. His long-term outcome studies from a high-volume Japanese center provide crucial evidence supporting the adoption of robotic techniques, cementing his reputation as a key figure in the modern era of diverse surgical approaches for rectal cancer.
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- 6Robotic surgery for clinical T4 rectal cancer: short- and long-term outcomes24 citations · 2021
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