Tomohiro Murakawa

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Tomohiro Murakawa is a thoracic surgeon whose work focuses on refining surgical techniques for lung cancer, thymic tumors, and malignant pleural mesothelioma. His research addresses both the technical challenges and evidence-based guidelines that shape modern thoracic oncology. Notably, his 2021 paper on the potential hazard of staple stumps becoming entangled in stapler hardware during surgery—though modestly cited—offers a practical insight that can reduce intraoperative difficulties and improve patient safety. He has also contributed to the 2024 Japan Lung Cancer Society’s medical practice guidelines for lung cancers, including malignant pleural mesotheliomas and thymic tumors, helping to standardize care for thymic epithelial tumors. In 2024, Murakawa explored the feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for anatomical pulmonary resections during the learning curve, an early step toward less invasive approaches. While his citation counts are still growing, his work demonstrates a commitment to advancing surgical precision and evidence-based practice in thoracic surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Potential surgical challenge: Hooking the staple stump

   3 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Medical Practice Guidelines for Lung Cancers including malignant pleural mesotheliomas and thymic tumors according to evidence-based medicine. 2024. Edited by the Japan Lung Cancer Society. Chapter 3 Guidelines for thymic epithelial tumors – Summary of recommendations

   2 citations · 2025
3. 3
   Feasibility and safety of uniport robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in initial series of anatomical pulmonary resections under learning curve

   1 citations · 2024

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