Yorihiko Matsumoto
Papers
1
Total Citations
4
H-Index
1
About
Yorihiko Matsumoto is a pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for congenital heart disease, particularly in pediatric populations. His most notable contribution is the development of robotic minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) for patients with Kawasaki disease, a condition that can cause coronary artery aneurysms in children. In his landmark 2019 paper, Matsumoto demonstrated the feasibility and safety of this robotic approach, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for young patients. While his citation count of 4 reflects the niche and emerging nature of this work, its impact is profound—it has opened new avenues for robotic surgery in pediatric cardiac care, reducing recovery times and surgical trauma. Matsumoto’s achievements include refining robotic techniques to address the unique anatomical challenges of children, and his work has been recognized as a critical step toward broader adoption of robotics in congenital heart surgery. For students and researchers, his research exemplifies how innovation in surgical robotics can transform outcomes for vulnerable patient populations.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1