Tomoyasu Kato
Tokyo National Hospital, National Cancer Center Hospital East
Papers
3
Total Citations
61
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About
Tomoyasu Kato is a leading figure in gynecologic oncology whose work bridges clinical surgery, molecular biology, and global academic collaboration. His research spans three key areas: minimally invasive surgical techniques, chromatin epigenomics in cancer, and international medical education. Kato’s most impactful contribution is the development of a dual-arm robot–based method for genome-wide chromatin analysis of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues—a breakthrough that enables accurate transcription factor binding mapping from archival clinical samples, with 23 citations. This innovation holds immense potential for retrospective biomarker discovery and personalized oncology. In surgery, he has advanced the safety of minimally invasive hysterectomy by standardizing sharp-dissection ureterolysis procedures, reducing injury risks. His organizational leadership is evident in the 2010 Asian Society of Gynecologic Oncology Workshop (33 citations), which fostered cross-border collaboration and academic exchange ahead of the ASGO biennial meeting. Kato’s work exemplifies how technical precision in the operating room and laboratory can converge to improve patient outcomes and expand research capabilities.
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Top Papers
- 1Asian society of gynecologic oncology workshop 201033 citations · 2010
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