Hiroshi Funaki

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Hiroshi Funaki is a leading figure in the field of gastric cancer surgery, with a focused expertise in minimally invasive and organ-preserving techniques. His work centers on advancing local resection of the stomach—a method designed to prevent the debilitating postoperative symptoms associated with more radical gastrectomies. Funaki’s major contributions include the systematic evaluation and refinement of key procedures such as the laparoscopic lesion lifting method, the non-touch lesion lifting method, and endoscopic full-thickness resection. By integrating laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches, he has helped establish safer, more effective paradigms for early-stage gastric cancer treatment. His most-cited paper, “Local resection of the stomach for gastric cancer” (2016), has garnered 21 citations, reflecting its influence among surgeons and gastroenterologists. This work underscores his commitment to balancing oncologic rigor with quality of life, a challenge that defines modern gastric cancer care. Funaki’s research continues to shape clinical guidelines and inspire further innovation in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery.