MD, PhD, FACS, Senior Lecturer, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan
Dr. Yoshiro Itatani is a highly respected gastrointestinal surgeon from Japan, recognized for his expertise in advanced surgical techniques and clinical research in gastrointestinal diseases. With a strong academic and clinical background, Dr. Itatani has made significant contributions to the field of digestive surgery, combining precision, innovation, and compassionate patient care.
He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, one of Japan’s leading medical institutions. In this role, Dr. Itatani is actively involved in surgical education, research, and the development of minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures aimed at improving outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Itatani holds both MD and PhD degrees and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His academic and clinical work continues to advance the standards of gastrointestinal surgery through a combination of hands-on surgical excellence, scholarly publication, and international collaboration, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated clinician and innovator in modern surgical practice.
Selected publications from PubMed
Robot-assisted surgery for colorectal cancer using the Hugo™ RAS system: an observational study with the initial 118 cases and a literature review.
Yamamoto T, Itatani Y, Hida K, Kinoshita H, Okamura R, Maeda M, Yoshida Y, Sakamoto T, Aoyama R, Hoshino N, Kasahara K, Hisamori S, Tsunoda S, Obama K
Surg Today. 2026 Aug 21 doi: 10.1007/s00595-026-03449-z.
Second recurrence after R0 resection of recurrent colorectal cancer: patterns and implications for surveillance.
Fujita H, Okamura R, Sasaki B, Oshima N, Mizuno R, Yamamoto T, Honma S, Nagayama S, Goto K, Itatani Y, Hida K, Obama K
Int J Clin Oncol. 2026 Aug 18 doi: 10.1007/s10147-026-03167-z.
Impact of Postoperative Infectious Complications on Long-Term Survival After Curative Resection for Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter Study in the Minimally Invasive Era.
Yamamoto T, Mizuno R, Itatani Y, Shiota T, Yamada M, Yamaura T, Yoshitomi M, Obama K
Ann Gastroenterol Surg. 2026 Aug 10 doi: 10.1002/ags3.70261.
Impact of hospital volume on laparoscopic surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer: a subanalysis of the JSLCS multicenter observational study.
Fujita H, Okamura R, Hida K, Nishizaki D, Umemoto Y, Itatani Y, Yamamoto S, Akagi T, Obama K, Naitoh T
Surg Today. 2026 Aug 6 doi: 10.1007/s00595-026-03459-x.
Revisiting the anatomical relationship between the middle colic artery and the middle colic vein for complete mesocolic excision in colon cancer surgery.
Yamamoto T, Fukuda M, Okuchi Y, Maekawa H, Hisano K, Oshimo Y, Kitano S, Yoshida Y, Okamura R, Itatani Y, Hida K, Obama K, Terajima H
Surg Today. 2026 Aug;56(8):1538-1546 doi: 10.1007/s00595-026-03262-8.
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