Shojiro Yamaguchi
Papers
6
Total Citations
63
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Shojiro Yamaguchi is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose work has centered on advancing robot-assisted minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His major contributions lie in developing and refining techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and mitral valve repair using the da Vinci Surgical System. Notably, he performed Japan's first robot-assisted totally endoscopic mitral valve repair, a landmark achievement detailed in a 2009 case report. Dr. Yamaguchi is also recognized for the "sliding fascia technique" for robotic skeletonized internal thoracic artery harvesting, which improves conduit quality and blood flow. His research on "ThoraCAB"—robot-assisted minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting—assessed outcomes in 35 patients, demonstrating the procedure's feasibility and safety. With his most-cited paper on robotic internal thoracic artery harvesting accumulating 28 citations, Dr. Yamaguchi’s work has helped establish robotic cardiac surgery as a viable, less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart procedures, reducing patient trauma and recovery time. His innovative techniques continue to influence the field of robotic cardiac surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robotic Internal Thoracic Artery Harvesting28 citations · 2007
- 2Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting19 citations · 2013
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- 4Cardiac herniation during robot-assisted cardiac operation5 citations · 2012
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