Papers
34
Total Citations
687
H-Index
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About
Shuji Takiguchi is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, surgical robotics, and gastrointestinal oncology. Based in Japan, Takiguchi has made landmark contributions to the advancement of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastric cancer treatment. His most cited work, a 2018 multi-institutional prospective study on robotic gastrectomy for early-stage gastric cancer (231 citations), provided critical clinical evidence supporting the advantages of robotic approaches over conventional surgery. Early in his career, Takiguchi demonstrated exceptional creativity through the development of innovative human-machine interfaces, including the FAce MOUSe system (130 citations), which enabled surgeons to control laparoscope positioning through facial movements — a breakthrough for solo surgical practice. His contributions to surgical robotics extended further through the design and evaluation of endoscope robots and master-slave systems for single-incision laparoscopic surgery. On the international stage, he collaborated in the IMIGASTRIC study group, shaping global understanding of minimally invasive gastric cancer surgery. His analysis of Japan's National Clinical Database additionally reflects his commitment to population-level surgical quality improvement, cementing his reputation as a comprehensive leader in modern surgical innovation.
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- 6Classification, Design and Evaluation of Endoscope Robots19 citations · 2010
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- 9Development of a compact laparoscope manipulator (P-arm)17 citations · 2009
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