Hiro Hasegawa

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Total Citations

123

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About

Hiro Hasegawa is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence and minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on laparoscopic and robotic procedures. His most impactful work, "Artificial intelligence‐based computer vision in surgery: Recent advances and future perspectives" (2021, 121 citations), provides a comprehensive overview of how AI-driven computer vision is transforming the operating room by enhancing instrument tracking, procedural guidance, and surgical decision-making. This highly cited review has become a foundational reference for researchers exploring the integration of machine learning into surgical workflows. Hasegawa’s contributions extend to clinical translation, as demonstrated by his landmark study "First-in-human robot-assisted laparoscopic sigmoid resection using ANSUR surgical unit®" (2025). This work reports the first successful human surgery using the ANSUR surgical unit, a novel robotic system approved in Japan in 2023 that functions as both a first assistant and scopist. By bridging AI innovation with real-world surgical applications, Hasegawa is shaping the future of autonomous and semi-autonomous surgical systems, making him a key figure in advancing precision and safety in modern surgery.