In 2024, many VATS authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors who have been making immense efforts in their research fields, with a brief interview of their unique perspective and insightful view as authors.

Outstanding Authors (2024)

Katsuma Yoshimatsu, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

Outstanding Author

Katsuma Yoshimatsu

Katsuma Yoshimatsu currently serves as an Assistant Professor of the Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan. His expertise lies in surgical interventions and pharmacotherapy for a wide range of thoracic diseases, including lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, he is dedicated to advancing the treatment options available for thoracic conditions. He focuses on extended surgery for advanced cancer and minimally invasive surgery for early-stage cancer and has recently become particularly interested in how to approach small pulmonary nodules.

From Dr. Yoshimatsu’s perspective, the necessary elements for a good academic paper are to state new findings with evidence and to disseminate them with consideration of their clinical implications. In his opinion, it is very important to follow reporting guidelines, too. He believes it allows authors to prepare papers in a proper and orderly manner. It also ensures that papers are submitted with a certain level of quality, which he believes will lead to the development of medical practice in the future.

“The significance of writing papers lies in its ability to disseminate new knowledge, spark critical thinking, and drive progress in various fields. I intend to devote my time and effort to writing my dissertation with the aim of contributing to the advancement of medical science,” says Dr. Yoshimatsu.

(by Brad Li, Alisa Lu)