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Souya Nunobe is a leading figure in the surgical treatment of gastric cancer, with a research focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques, particularly the comparative effectiveness of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic gastrectomy. His major contribution lies in spearheading high-impact clinical trials that rigorously evaluate surgical safety and oncologic outcomes. He is the principal investigator of the landmark JCOG1907 (MONA LISA study), a phase III trial designed to prove the superiority of robot-assisted gastrectomy over the laparoscopic approach for clinical stage T1-4aN0-3 gastric cancer, addressing critical drawbacks like motion restriction and spatial perception. This pivotal protocol paper has already garnered 33 citations. Additionally, his work on JCOG1809, a phase II trial assessing the safety of laparoscopic/robotic total gastrectomy with spleen-preserving splenic hilar dissection for locally advanced proximal gastric cancer, challenges the standard open splenectomy approach. Through these rigorous investigations, Nunobe is shaping the future of gastric cancer surgery, aiming to reduce postoperative complications while maintaining curative efficacy.
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