Kazuyoshi Yamamoto
Osaka International Cancer Institute, The University of Osaka
Papers
7
Total Citations
88
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About
Kazuyoshi Yamamoto is a leading figure in the surgical management of gastric cancer, with a research focus that bridges advanced minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge pharmacotherapy. His major contributions lie in the comparative analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy, where his propensity score-matched studies have provided critical evidence on perioperative safety and long-term oncologic outcomes. Notably, his 2022 paper comparing robotic and laparoscopic gastrectomy has garnered 54 citations, underscoring its influence in shaping surgical practice. Yamamoto has also pioneered work on preventing complications, such as his investigation into how robotic distal gastrectomy reduces drain amylase values in patients with specific anatomical risk factors, and his development of the Y-shaped side overlap esophagogastrostomy to mitigate reflux after proximal gastrectomy. Beyond the operating room, he has made significant contributions to the real-world understanding of novel targeted therapies, documenting protein-losing enteropathy induced by zolbetuximab in advanced gastric cancer and exploring conversion surgery following zolbetuximab-based chemotherapy for CLDN18.2-positive tumors. His work on using interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α levels for early detection of postoperative infections further demonstrates his commitment to improving patient outcomes through precision medicine.
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- 4y‐shaped side overlap esophagogastrostomy in proximal gastrectomy3 citations · 2024
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