Masanori Shimomura

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Dr. Masanori Shimomura is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose research centers on minimally invasive robotic surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal disease. He is best known for developing the **robotic subxiphoid-optical thymectomy**, a technique that uses a subxiphoid port for the robotic scope to replicate the surgical view of a median sternotomy while avoiding instrument collision. This innovation, detailed in his 2022 paper (14 citations), has improved the safety and efficacy of thymectomy. Dr. Shimomura has also advanced **robot-assisted segmentectomy for lung cancer**, aligning with the landmark JCOG 0802 trial, and demonstrated the high precision of robotic dissection. His work extends to complex reconstructive surgery, including one-stage closure of bronchopleural fistula using pedicled muscle flaps (2020, 2 citations), reducing patient burden. With over 20 citations across his key works, Dr. Shimomura’s contributions are shaping the future of robotic thoracic surgery, offering patients less invasive options with faster recovery. His leadership in integrating digital navigation systems, such as the Kyoto Digital Sosui Network, further underscores his commitment to surgical innovation.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic subxiphoid-optical thymectomy

   14 citations · 2022
2. 2
   [Robot-assisted Segmentectomy for Lung Cancer].

   3 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Intuitive Touch Panel Navigation System through Kyoto Digital Sosui Network

   2 citations · 2012
4. 4
   One-stage closure of large bronchopleural fistula with pedicled latissimus dorsi muscle flap after preemptive antibiotics

   2 citations · 2020
5. 5
   Short-term outcomes of robotic subxiphoid-optical thymectomy

   1 citations · 2024

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