Yukinari Kakizawa
Papers
6
Total Citations
127
H-Index
5
About
Yukinari Kakizawa is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose research has focused on the development and clinical application of robotic and telemanipulation technologies in neurosurgery. His most significant contribution centers on the NeuRobot system — a master-slave microscopic micromanipulator designed to perform minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures without direct patient contact. This sophisticated platform integrates a three-dimensional endoscope with three robotic arms, enabling surgeons to operate with unprecedented precision and control. Kakizawa's 2003 landmark paper on the clinical application of NeuRobot has garnered 67 citations, establishing him as a foundational voice in surgical robotics. His subsequent interhospital telesurgery study demonstrated the system's potential for remote procedural execution — a visionary step toward addressing geographic disparities in specialized neurosurgical care. Collaborating with institutions including Tokyo Women's Medical University and the University of Tokyo, Kakizawa helped bridge engineering and clinical medicine in ways that advanced the entire field. With a cumulative body of work spanning over a decade, his research has laid essential groundwork for the broader adoption of robotic assistance in neurosurgery, inspiring continued innovation in minimally invasive brain and spine procedures worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Clinical application of robotic telemanipulation system in neurosurgery67 citations · 2003
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- 3Micromanipulator system (NeuRobot): clinical application in neurosurgery14 citations · 2003
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