Yosuke Fukunaga
Japanese Foundation For Cancer Research, The Cancer Institute Hospital
Papers
7
Total Citations
74
H-Index
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About
Dr. Yosuke Fukunaga is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal and colorectal cancers, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted and laparoscopic approaches. His major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer through the landmark VITRUVIANO trial (17 citations), which established strict surgeon criteria to optimize outcomes. Dr. Fukunaga has also been instrumental in refining lateral lymph node dissection techniques, addressing a critical cause of local recurrence after neoadjuvant therapy, as highlighted in his highly cited 2020 paper (33 citations). His innovative work extends to simultaneous robotic resection of synchronous rectal and prostate cancers (11 citations), showcasing multidisciplinary surgical coordination. With over 70 total citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Fukunaga has standardized preoperative stoma site marking to prevent leakage in over 500 patients and developed novel approaches like the umbilical minilaparotomy-first technique and medial mobilization for right hemicolectomy. His research consistently pushes the boundaries of robotic colorectal surgery, improving oncological outcomes and patient recovery.
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Top Papers
- 1Laparoscopic and robotic lateral lymph node dissection for rectal cancer33 citations · 2020
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