#176; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku

In this episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira sit down with Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku of the University of Toronto, a global leader in minimally invasive thoracic oncology, to explore a career shaped by discipline, innovation, and cross-cultural experience. He reflects on his surgical training in Japan’s rigorous, hierarchical system and his academic journey in North America, sharing how these environments informed his approach to patient care and research. Dr. Yasufuku discusses the development of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), from early prototypes to worldwide adoption, transforming lung cancer staging. He also offers insights on perseverance, leadership, mentorship, and the future of increasingly minimally invasive, patient-centered care.

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#176; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku is an episode from Surgical Hot Topics by surgical hot topics.

This episode is 49:59 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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