Yukihiko Ogihara

International University of Health and Welfare

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Yukihiko Ogihara is a clinical anesthesiologist whose research focuses on optimizing ventilation strategies during minimally invasive surgeries, particularly robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures. His most cited work investigates the effects of pressure-controlled inverse ratio ventilation (PC-IRV) on dead space during robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RLRP). This study, published in 2018 with 9 citations, addresses a critical challenge in perioperative care: managing dead space volume under the unique physiological constraints of pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning. Ogihara’s contribution lies in demonstrating how PC-IRV can reduce dead space components, potentially improving gas exchange and patient outcomes in this high-demand surgical setting. His work bridges anesthesiology and surgical innovation, offering practical insights for clinicians managing ventilation in robotic surgery. While his citation count reflects a focused, emerging impact, Ogihara’s research is notable for its direct clinical applicability, helping to refine anesthetic protocols for a rapidly growing surgical field. His findings underscore the importance of tailored respiratory support in complex procedures, marking him as a thoughtful contributor to perioperative medicine.