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Dr. Yuichi Okata is a pioneering pediatric surgeon at the forefront of robotic-assisted surgery for children, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive techniques for complex congenital conditions. His most impactful work includes the landmark study "Robotic-assisted surgery for choledochal cyst in children: early experience at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital" (2019, 21 citations), which demonstrated the feasibility and safety of robotic platforms for delicate biliary reconstruction in pediatric patients, establishing a critical foundation for the field. Dr. Okata has since become a leading evaluator of next-generation surgical systems, notably the hinotori™ Surgical Robot System. His preclinical study (2024) rigorously assessed its accuracy for suturing in small cavities, while his 2025 work examined how pediatric surgeons with minimal robotic exposure adapt to this system, measuring usability, suturing precision, and stress responses in simulated infant abdomens. By systematically comparing robotic and conventional laparoscopy, Dr. Okata is defining the ergonomic and technical thresholds for adopting new robotic platforms in pediatric surgery. His research directly addresses the unique challenges of operating in confined pediatric anatomy, making him a key voice in shaping the future of robot-assisted pediatric care and training.