Terunaga Inage

Toronto General Hospital, Chiba University, University of Toronto

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Dr. Terunaga Inage is a leading thoracic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating lung and mediastinal diseases. His primary research areas include bronchoscopic navigation, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), and the development of novel tissue diagnosis methods. Dr. Inage’s major contributions are highlighted by his seminal 2019 paper on bronchoscopic navigation and tissue diagnosis, which has garnered 42 citations and serves as a foundational reference for clinicians navigating complex pulmonary nodules. He has also been at the forefront of comparing surgical outcomes, as demonstrated in his 2023 study on RATS versus video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for mediastinal lesions, a critical analysis that informs surgical decision-making in Japan following the 2018 insurance coverage of RATS. Additionally, his 2021 narrative review on accessing nodules through new technologies like navigational and robotic bronchoscopy underscores his expertise in integrating cutting-edge tools to improve diagnostic accuracy while minimizing patient risk. With a career dedicated to refining thoracic interventions, Dr. Inage’s work directly impacts the evolving landscape of lung cancer screening and surgical care.