Publications by authors named "Takatsuki R"

Article Synopsis
  • The study focused on using free-viewpoint video technology, originally designed for sports, to record open surgical procedures.
  • Conducted at the University of Tsukuba Hospital, the research included patients undergoing pancreatic cancer surgeries from December 2022 to March 2023, specifically focusing on gastrojejunal anastomosis.
  • The results showed that the Surgical Arena 360 system successfully recorded four surgeries without disrupting the surgeon's visibility or actions, offering valuable insights into surgical practices from multiple perspectives.
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Corneal photorefractive surgery is currently performed by ablation of corneal stroma under the stromal flap. A stromal flap is created using a femtosecond (FS) laser or mechanical microkeratome, although the FS laser procedure is considered safer and more accurate. This review assesses and compares the use of FS laser versus mechanical microkeratome ablation for corneal stromal characteristics mainly examined by histology and cellular biological responses.

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