Makoto Sakai
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About
Makoto Sakai is a leading figure in gastrointestinal surgery, with a primary focus on improving outcomes in gastric and esophageal cancer treatment. His research centers on reducing life-threatening postoperative complications through meticulous surgical technique and large-scale data analysis. Dr. Sakai’s most impactful work, the KSCC DELICATE study (2024), is a landmark multicenter retrospective investigation that systematically demonstrated the critical importance of duodenal stump reinforcement to prevent leakage after gastrectomy. This study, already cited 11 times, provides a definitive, evidence-based protocol that is reshaping surgical practice to enhance patient safety. Dr. Sakai is also a recognized authority on thoracoscopic esophagectomy, having authored a seminal 2014 paper that detailed the advantages of the minimally invasive approach—including superior magnification and visualization within the deep, narrow surgical field—to facilitate the fine manipulation required for esophageal resection. By combining rigorous clinical research with advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Sakai’s work directly translates into safer procedures and better recovery for patients undergoing major gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
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- 2[Thoracoscopic esophagectomy].5 citations · 2014