Tomoya Tago
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About
Tomoya Tago is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal and colon cancer, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted approaches. His major contributions center on refining lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) for advanced low rectal cancer, where he has pioneered novel robotic techniques that emphasize en bloc resection and preservation of the inferior vesical vessel—critical for reducing postoperative complications. His 2023 study comparing robotic versus laparoscopic LPLND, with 16 citations, demonstrated superior short-term outcomes, while his 2022 paper detailing a new robotic LPLND technique has been widely cited (9 citations) for its innovative approach. Tago has also advanced right-sided colon cancer surgery, developing precision D3 lymph node dissection methods using superior mesenteric vein taping, as shown in his 2024 video vignette and technical report. His 2024 propensity score analysis (5 citations) provides crucial long-term oncologic data comparing robot-assisted and conventional laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer, addressing a key gap in the literature. Tago’s work is shaping the future of robotic colorectal oncology, offering patients safer, more effective surgical options.
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