Jitsuo Usuda
Papers
4
Total Citations
62
H-Index
3
About
Jitsuo Usuda is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research has centered on expanding the role of robotic surgery in the treatment of mediastinal tumors and lung cancer. His major contributions include establishing the feasibility and safety of using the da Vinci Surgical System for posterior mediastinal tumors, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2012 study (32 citations), which extended indications beyond anterior and middle mediastinal cases. Usuda also advanced robotic training protocols, notably through his 2011 animal model study (12 citations) that addressed the critical lack of standardized robotic surgery programs in Japan. His work on robot-assisted lobectomy for lung cancer, including a 2021 paper detailing a novel stapler introduction technique (2 citations), further refines operative safety. With cumulative citations exceeding 60 across his most influential papers, Usuda’s research has been instrumental in integrating robotic technology into Japanese thoracic surgery, bridging clinical practice with essential training frameworks. His early experience reports (16 citations) remain foundational references for surgeons adopting robotic approaches in mediastinal and pulmonary oncology.
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Top Papers
- 1Extended indications for robotic surgery for posterior mediastinal tumors32 citations · 2012
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