Yuji Taniguchi
Papers
7
Total Citations
145
H-Index
6
About
Yuji Taniguchi is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose career has been defined by his dedication to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for thoracic oncology. His research has consistently focused on evaluating the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes of robotic surgery in treating primary lung cancer, as well as broader thoracic conditions such as thymoma and myasthenia gravis. Among his most significant contributions is his comparative work demonstrating medium-term survival outcomes between RATS and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which has garnered 41 citations and helped establish evidence-based frameworks for surgical decision-making. His early documentation of robotic bronchoplastic lobectomy — a technically demanding procedure — and his foundational review of RATS's current status and prospects, each accumulating nearly 40 citations, reflect his role as an early adopter and thought leader in the field. Taniguchi has also been instrumental in shaping Japan's robotic surgery landscape, documenting the country's cautious adoption of RATS amid insurance coverage challenges. His multidisciplinary institutional work evaluating outcomes across surgical departments underscores a commitment to systemic safety and innovation, making him an influential figure in the global advancement of robotic thoracic surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: current status and prospects39 citations · 2012
- 3A Successful Case of Robotic Bronchoplastic Lobectomy for Lung Cancer29 citations · 2012
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- 7Current status of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in Japan4 citations · 2020