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Yuto Sakurai is a leading figure in hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, with a focused expertise in living donor liver transplantation and the safety of minimally invasive surgical techniques. His research critically addresses the underreported landscape of severe complications in liver donation, providing essential real-world data that challenges and refines existing safety protocols. His most-cited work, "The incidence of severe complications in liver donation from living donors: Real-world data in the era of minimally invasive surgery," systematically investigates the frequency and nature of life-threatening events—such as those requiring re-operation or intensive care—that can occur even in modern surgical settings. By shedding light on these risks, Sakurai’s contributions empower transplant teams to better counsel donors and improve perioperative management. With over 3 citations on this pivotal study alone, his work is gaining traction as a cornerstone for evidence-based donor safety. Sakurai’s dedication to transparency and patient-centered outcomes marks him as a vital voice in advancing the ethical and clinical standards of living donor transplantation.