Yasushi Yoshikawa

The University of Osaka, Tottori University

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Yasushi Yoshikawa is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research focuses on minimally invasive and robot-assisted valve surgery, with particular expertise in aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair. His most cited work, "Preoperative determination of artificial chordae length with 320-slice computed tomographic images" (2017, 10 citations), introduced a novel imaging-based method for precisely calculating chordae length before mitral valve surgery, significantly improving surgical planning and outcomes. Dr. Yoshikawa made history with "Robot-Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement – First Clinical Report in Japan –" (2023, 4 citations), documenting the nation's first robotic aortic valve replacement procedure. This landmark achievement demonstrated the feasibility and advantages of robotic assistance—including superior visualization, enhanced dexterity, and greater precision—over traditional mini-thoracotomy approaches. By integrating advanced imaging with cutting-edge robotic techniques, Yoshikawa is advancing the frontier of cardiac surgery, reducing invasiveness while improving surgical accuracy. His work positions him as a key figure in Japan's adoption of robotic cardiac surgery, with implications for broader clinical implementation and improved patient recovery.