Dr. Watanabe is an associate professor at Hokkaido University Hospital (Sapporo, Japan), and a deputy director of Clinical Research and Medical Innovation Center, Hokkaido University Hospital Institute of Health Science Innovation for Medical Care (HELIOS). His clinical focus is laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. His surgical education research focuses on advanced laparoscopic suturing simulation and performance skills assessment, and decision-making during surgery. He is a SAGES ambassador and FUSE (Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy TM) champion in Japan and his current research includes analyses of surgical energy devices and surgical smoke. He is also involved in the research project on artificial intelligence and computer vision in surgery while collaborating with Japan National Cancer Center East Hospital. One of his specialties is managing the research and development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He is a member of the international committee and a co-chair of the medical team committee of the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES).
Yusuke Watanabe
