Takahiro Fukuhara
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Total Citations
59
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About
Takahiro Fukuhara is a leading figure in the advancement of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancers, with a particular focus on expanding its application and safety in Japan. His research centers on optimizing surgical techniques for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers using the da Vinci Surgical System, aiming to improve functional outcomes like speech and swallowing without compromising oncologic results. A key contribution is his pioneering work on preoperative predictors of difficult hypopharyngeal exposure, a critical factor for surgical feasibility, and his mechanical evaluations of novel mouthpieces and the da Vinci system’s load dynamics to enhance procedural precision. His 2015 preliminary study on TORS for pharyngeal cancer in Japan, with 17 citations, laid foundational groundwork for the technique’s adoption. Fukuhara also innovated in ultrasound-guided transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery for retropharyngeal lymph node metastases, demonstrating a less morbid alternative to traditional approaches. His recent use of high-resolution manometry to objectively evaluate post-operative swallowing pressure represents a novel step in functional assessment. With over 50 citations across his most-cited works, Fukuhara’s contributions are instrumental in refining minimally invasive head and neck surgery, directly impacting patient quality of life.
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