Koichiro Ihara
Papers
1
Total Citations
13
H-Index
1
About
Koichiro Ihara is a clinician-researcher whose work focuses on the diagnosis and surgical management of rare musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve tumors, with a particular emphasis on schwannomas. His most-cited study, "Intramuscular schwannoma arising from the psoas major muscle" (2008, 13 citations), provides a detailed case report and surgical approach for an exceptionally rare tumor location, contributing to the limited literature on retroperitoneal schwannomas. This work has been instrumental in guiding surgeons on the safe resection of such lesions while preserving nerve function, and it remains a reference for clinicians encountering similar cases. Ihara’s research underscores the importance of precise anatomical knowledge and careful surgical technique in managing benign nerve sheath tumors. His contributions, though focused on a niche area, have helped refine clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes for those with challenging intramuscular schwannomas.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Intramuscular schwannoma arising from the psoas major muscle13 citations · 2008