Yoshikuni Kawaguchi
Université Paris Cité, The University of Tokyo, Institute Mutualiste Montsouris, Tokyo Medical University
Papers
9
Total Citations
154
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About
Yoshikuni Kawaguchi is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on laparoscopic and robotic techniques. His research has fundamentally shaped how complex liver and pancreatic resections are performed, demonstrating that 3D visualization significantly reduces operating time compared to high-definition 2D in laparoscopic liver resection—a finding from his highly cited 2015 case-matched study. Kawaguchi has been instrumental in standardizing complex robotic liver surgery, as evidenced by his international expert survey identifying key surgical steps, and has developed novel techniques like the pancreatic head clockwise devascularization to minimize bleeding during robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy. His work on simple trocar placement for robotic liver and pancreatic surgery and global strategies for robotic surgery diffusion reflects his commitment to expanding access and improving outcomes. With over 120 citations on his landmark study alone, Kawaguchi’s contributions have been widely recognized, and his recent comprehensive review on surgical treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma within multidisciplinary strategies underscores his ongoing influence in shaping modern surgical oncology.
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