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Across the four years from 2023 to 2026, 1 textbook chapter ／ 4 original articles ／ 7 reviews ／ 2 international invited lectures ／ 22 international symposium presentations ／ 9 international general sessions ／ 18 domestic symposium presentations ／ 3 domestic invited lectures ／ 5 domestic general sessions ／ 29 invited seminars and media appearances have been delivered.

International Invited Lectures
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International Symposium Presentations
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Peer-Reviewed Articles & Reviews
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Countries / Regions Visited as Invited Speaker
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2023 — 2026

Year-by-Year Activity

2023

  • Reviews2
  • International Symposia4
  • International General Sessions2
  • Domestic Invited Lectures2
  • Domestic Symposia4
  • Domestic General Sessions2
  • Invited Seminars & Media15

2024

  • Reviews1
  • Original Articles1
  • International Symposia6
  • International General Sessions3
  • Domestic Invited Lectures1
  • Domestic Symposia1
  • Domestic General Sessions1
  • Invited Seminars & Media2

2025

  • Reviews2
  • Original Articles1
  • International Invited Lectures1
  • International Symposia6
  • International General Sessions3
  • Domestic Symposia3
  • Domestic General Sessions1
  • Invited Seminars & Media6
  • AwardsMedal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon ／ Kameoka City Recognition

2026

  • Books (Chapter Authorship)1
  • Reviews2
  • Original Articles1
  • International Invited Lectures1
  • International Symposia6
  • International General Sessions3
  • Domestic Symposia3
  • Domestic General Sessions1
  • Hosted MeetingPresident, 16th MIST Society Annual Meeting

01 ／ Books

Books / Textbook Chapter Authorship

Cover of Shin OS NEXUS No.18 — Spinal Surgery with the Latest Technologies

2026

3cm で行う片開き式頚椎椎弓形成術 (Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty Through a 3 cm Incision)

山根 健太郎, 成田 渉（共著）

『新 OS NEXUS No.18 ― 最新 technology を用いた脊椎手術』 (Shin OS NEXUS No.18 — Spinal Surgery with the Latest Technologies)
Editors: Shuichi Matsuda (Kyoto University) ／ Shinji Imai (Shiga University of Medical Science) ／ Shiro Imagama (Nagoya University)
Medical View Co., Ltd. ／ 2026 ／ pp. 156–167

The latest volume in a series that compiles spinal surgery using state-of-the-art technologies under the theme of "operations every spine fellow should master." Includes a chapter that systematizes Narita's signature technique, "MIST-OPERA," as a step-by-step operative manual.

02 ／ Original Articles

Original Research Articles

Peer-reviewed original articles published in Japanese and international journals (2024–2026).

  1. 2026

    Original Article ／ Peer-reviewed (under review included)

    Clinical outcomes and reproducibility of minimally invasive cervical laminoplasty (MIS-LAP) in 300 consecutive cases.

  2. 2025

    Original Article ／ Peer-reviewed

    Prospective study on the early clinical outcomes of open-door cervical laminoplasty performed through a 3 cm incision.

  3. 2024

    Original Article ／ Peer-reviewed

    Clinical introduction of an XR-based spine surgery support system and perioperative outcomes.

03 ／ Reviews

Review Articles

Invited reviews on XR, AI and minimally invasive spine therapy (MIST), 2023–2025.

  1. 2025.7

    山根 健太郎, 成田 渉, 高尾 真一郎, 竹内 一裕

    外視鏡と extended reality 技術を用いた脊椎脊髄手術

    整形・災害外科 68巻8号, pp. 945–950

  2. 2025.3

    成田 渉

    人工知能 (AI) 革命 ― 脊椎脊髄診療の将来像は？ AI・半導体技術の変遷と脊椎外科への応用

    脊椎脊髄ジャーナル 38巻4号, pp. 199–207

  3. 2024.5

    成田 渉

    特集 整形外科医療安全のすべて ― 医療安全の観点からみた最小侵襲脊椎治療 (MIST) への extended reality (XR) 技術の適用と可能性

    整形外科 75巻6号, pp. 559–565

  4. 2023

    成田 渉

    MIST（最小侵襲脊椎治療）に対する XR（VR／MR）技術・メタバースの応用と展望

    整形・災害外科 66巻9号, pp. 1083–1089

  5. 2023

    成田 渉, 杉本 真樹

    XR とメタバースの可能性 ― 最新の最小侵襲脊椎治療 (MIST) への応用

    Innervision 38巻5号, pp. 78–81

04 ／ International Invited Lectures

International Meetings — Special Invited Lectures

Special Lectures and Keynotes delivered by individual invitation from each meeting.

  1. 2026.3.20 ／ Hong Kong

    Future Perspectives and Clinical Challenges of XR Spine Surgery with Apple Vision Pro

    International Congress on Cervical Laminoplasty (ICCL 2026) ／ Special Invited Lecture

  2. 2025.8.29 ／ Taipei, Taiwan

    30-Minute Cervical Laminoplasty Through a 3 cm Incision: A Minimally Invasive Approach

    2025 TSESS / TSMISS Autumn Symposium & TMU Spine Cadaver Workshop

05 ／ International Symposia

International Meetings — Symposium Presentations

22 international symposium / panel appearances from 2023–2026 (selected key presentations in chronological order).

  1. 2026.3.19 ／ Hong Kong

    Minimally Invasive Cervical Laminoplasty (MS-LAP): 3 cm Incision, 30-Minute Procedure Achieving Decompression from C2 to C7

    International Congress on Cervical Laminoplasty (ICCL 2026)

  2. 2026.3.6–7 ／ Aichi, Japan

    Rapid and Precise Cervical Laminoplasty via a 3-cm Incision: Operative Technique and Outcomes of 300 Consecutive Cases

    The 8th ISMISS & The 18th MISS Summit Forum

  3. 2026.2.28 ／ Online

    Small Scar, Big Impact: 3-cm Skin Incision Open-Door Laminoplasty for Cervical Myelopathy ― Technique and Initial Outcomes

    AO Spine Advanced Webinar

  4. 2025.11.7 ／ Bangkok, Thailand

    Clinical Challenges and Future Perspectives of XR-Assisted Spine Surgery with Apple Vision Pro

    The 16th ThaiSMISST 2025

  5. 2025.11.7 ／ Bangkok, Thailand

    Minimally Invasive Cervical Laminoplasty (MS-LAP): 3 cm Incision, 30-Minute Procedure Achieving Decompression from C2 to C7

    The 16th ThaiSMISST 2025

  6. 2025.9.26 ／ Suzhou, China

    Microscopically Assisted 3-cm Open-Door Cervical Laminoplasty

    ISASS AP 2025

  7. 2025.9.26 ／ Suzhou, China

    XR Driven Innovation in Spine Surgery: Experience with the Holoeyes Metaverse Environment

    ISASS AP 2025

  8. 2025.3.15–16 ／ Aichi, Japan

    Challenges in XR Surgical Support Technology Development and Business Continuation: Incorporating Apple Vision Pro

    The 7th ISMISS & The 17th MISS Summit Forum

  9. 2025.2.28 ／ Bangkok, Thailand

    Challenges in XR Surgical Support Technology Development and Business Continuation: Incorporating Apple Vision Pro

    10th ASEAN Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques Conference (10th ASEAN MISST 2025)

  10. 2024.9.7 ／ Seoul, Korea

    Transforming Spine Surgery with Extended Reality: Applications of Holoeyes Metaverse System

    Neuro Spine Congress 2024 with the 38th Annual Meeting of the KSNS

  11. 2024.9.7 ／ Seoul, Korea

    Development of XR Technology for MIS Spinal Surgery, Focusing on Pedicle Screw Insertion

    Neuro Spine Congress 2024 with the 38th Annual Meeting of the KSNS

  12. 2024.8.30 ／ Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Virtual Reality in Spine Surgery: How It Helped Me Throughout My Practice

    ISASS AP 2024

  13. 2024.6.13 ／ Hong Kong

    Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Laminoplasty Techniques in the Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy

    SMISS Asia-Pacific Meeting 2024

  14. 2024.3.15–16 ／ Aichi, Japan

    Leveraging XR and AI Technologies in Surgical Procedures and Telemedicine

    The 6th ISMISS & The 16th MISS Summit Forum

  15. 2024.2.3 ／ Osaka, Japan

    Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Laminoplasty Techniques in the Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy

    KOMISS 2024 Meet the Masters Advanced Spine Care Management Symposium

  16. 2023.10.14 ／ Taiwan

    Leveraging XR Technologies in Surgical Procedures and Telemedicine

    Annual Meeting of Taiwan Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (TSMISS 2023)

  17. 2023.8.18 ／ Korea

    Transforming Spine Surgery with the Metaverse: Can It be a Game-Changer in Healthcare?

    ISASS AP 2023

  18. 2023.8.17 ／ Korea

    Advancements in Cervical Myelopathy Treatment: Exploring Minimally Invasive Laminoplasty Through Comparative Analysis

    ISASS AP 2023

  19. 2023.3.11 ／ Aichi, Japan

    Devices of LLIF Technique ― Finger Electrode, Single-Position PPS, VR/AR

    The 5th ISMISS & The 15th MISS Summit Forum

06 ／ International Oral Presentations

International Meetings — General Sessions

  1. 2026.3.21 ／ Hong Kong

    XR Driven Innovation in Spine Surgery: Experience with the Holoeyes Metaverse Environment

    ICCL 2026

  2. 2025.6.21 ／ Malaysia

    Enabling Next Generation Spinal Surgery with XR: Apple Vision Pro's Potential and Ongoing Challenges

    APSS-APPOS-MSS 2025

  3. 2025.6.21 ／ Malaysia

    Evolving Minimally Invasive Techniques in Cervical Myelopathy: 3 cm Incision Open-Door Laminoplasty and Early Clinical Data

    APSS-APPOS-MSS 2025

  4. 2025.2.28 ／ Bangkok, Thailand

    Small Scar, Big Impact: 3-cm Skin Incision Open-Door Laminoplasty for Cervical Myelopathy

    10th ASEAN MISST 2025

  5. 2024.6.13 ／ Hong Kong

    Development of Holographic Image-Guided Surgery and Telemedicine System

    SMISS Asia-Pacific Meeting 2024

  6. 2024.4.19 ／ Yokohama, Japan

    Attempts and Prospects of XR, Metaverse in Spinal Surgery

    The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research

  7. 2023.7.14 ／ Taiwan

    Minimally Invasive Laminoplasty for Cervical Myelopathy: A Comparative Study

    23rd Pacific and Asian Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (PASMISS)

07 ／ Domestic Symposia

Domestic Meetings — Symposium Presentations

  1. 2026.3.13 ／ Mie, Japan

    脊椎外科における XR／メタバース／AI の活用

    CAOS 学会 2026 ／ シンポジウム (Japanese Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery 2026 ／ Symposium)

  2. 2025.12.12 ／ Yokohama, Japan

    脊椎外科における医工連携の試みと展望

    第 38 回 日本内視鏡外科学会総会 ／ パネルディスカッション 22 (38th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery ／ Panel Discussion 22)

  3. 2025.11.1 ／ Chiba, Japan

    XR を活用した脊椎外科手術支援の現状と課題

    Spine Week Japan 2025 ／ Digital Spine Symposium

  4. 2025.4.26 ／ Hakata, Japan

    Transformer ベース AI 技術の展望：NVIDIA による加速、XR での経験、市場環境

    第 69 回 日本リウマチ学会総会・学術集会 ／ シンポジウム (69th Annual Meeting of the Japan College of Rheumatology ／ Symposium)

  5. 2024.10.11 ／ Utsunomiya, Japan

    演者が参画した XR 手術支援技術と事業継続の課題

    第 31 回 日本脊椎脊髄神経手術手技学会 ／ シンポジウム (31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spinal Surgery and Related Research ／ Symposium)

  6. 2023.12.1 ／ Kagoshima, Japan

    新技術／SaMD に関する「外保連試案」と外科系技術評価の考え方

    第 32 回 日本コンピューター外科学会大会 ／ シンポジウム (32nd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Computer Aided Surgery ／ Symposium)

  7. 2023.11.24 ／ Tottori, Japan

    側臥位で施行する LIF + PPS ― TLIF と比較して

    第 32 回 日本脊椎インストゥルメンテーション学会 ／ ビデオシンポジウム 1 (LIF) (32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Spinal Instrumentation ／ Video Symposium 1 (LIF))

  8. 2023.11.16 ／ Fukuoka, Japan

    脊椎外科に対する XR・メタバース・AI の試みと展望

    第 26 回 日本低侵襲脊椎外科学会 ／ シンポジウム「XR の開く未来」(26th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association for Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery ／ Symposium: "The Future Opened by XR")

  9. 2023.6.24 ／ Sendai, Japan

    MIST に対する Extended Reality (XR) とメタバース ― SDGs 達成のための開発と社会実装における課題

    第 13 回 最小侵襲脊椎治療学会 (MIST 学会) ／ シンポジウム「特集！XR」(13th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Therapy (MIST Society) ／ Symposium: "Special Feature: XR")

08 ／ Invited Seminars & Media

Invited Lectures, Seminars & Media Appearances

Outreach activities given on invitation from medical-device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, medical associations, Ministry of Health programs, local governments and television (2023–2025).

2025.9.18 ／ Okayama, Japan

厚生労働省 令和 7 年度「慢性疼痛診療システム均てん化事業」(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ― FY2025 "Equitable Distribution of Chronic Pain Care Systems" Initiative)

痛みセンター多職種連携研修会 ／ 講師：「新技術の社会実装と学閥を超えた技術交流 ― XR / AI / SNS の活用」

2025.6.27 ／ Chiba, Japan

Spine Live Symposium

〜脊椎疾患と痛みについて考える〜 テクノロジーを用いた整形外科における試みと疼痛管理 ― XR × AI の可能性を探る

2025.5.29 ／ Okayama, Japan

御津医師会 学術講演会 (Mitsu Medical Association Academic Lecture)

テクノロジーを用いた整形外科における試みと疼痛管理 ― XR × AI の可能性を探る

2025.5.16 ／ Tokyo, Japan

Apple Japan × Holoeyes Joint Seminar

Apple Vision Pro と HoloeyesMD を用いた革新的脊椎手術の幕開け

2025.4.2 ／ Chiba, Japan

第 5 回 脊椎 MIST セミナー in 浦安 (5th Spine MIST Seminar in Urayasu)

頸椎椎弓形成術の工夫と革新

2024.1.27 ／ Tokyo, Japan

TOKYO XR・メタバース & コンテンツビジネスワールド（東京ビッグサイト）(TOKYO XR / Metaverse & Content Business World ― Tokyo Big Sight)

XR の産業活用に関するセミナー ／ 医療 × VR で命を救う可能性を広げる

2024.1.19 ／ Osaka, Japan

第 4 回 脊椎 MIST セミナー in OSAKA (4th Spine MIST Seminar in OSAKA)

除圧の再考 ― MIST 頸椎後方除圧法の Tips

2023.12.22 ／ Tokyo, Japan

第 14 回 医療 XR メタバース研究会 (14th Medical XR / Metaverse Study Group)

新技術／SaMD に関する「外保連試案」と外科系技術評価の考え方

2023.11.27 ／ Kyoto, Japan

Osteoporosis Expert WEB Seminar

医療 DX の開発と失敗 ― アプリ／XR／メタバースまで

2023.11.8 ／ Yamagata, Japan

山形整形外科研究会 第 3 回 骨代謝セミナー (Yamagata Orthopaedic Study Group ― 3rd Bone Metabolism Seminar)

ゼロから始めた XR 開発の紆余曲折 ― MIST と骨粗鬆症診療

2023.10.20 ／ Kyoto, Japan

第 4 回 HANNARI Spine Web Meeting (4th HANNARI Spine Web Meeting)

遠隔手術、医療セミナー配信の実践について

2023.9.13 ／ Kyoto, Japan

Spine Online Salon

反省症例・難症例から学ぶ脊椎治療 ― 新時代の疼痛管理

2023.7.21 ／ Sapporo, Japan

Sapporo Summer Festival Spine Seminar

MIST から始まる DX と開発 ― いち脊椎外科医の紆余曲折

2023.6.29 ／ Web

骨粗鬆症治療連携 Web Symposium (Osteoporosis Treatment Collaboration Web Symposium)

当院の低侵襲脊椎手術 (MIST) ― 頸椎後方除圧の再考

2023.5.18 ／ Aichi, Japan

豊橋脊椎治療懇話会 (Toyohashi Spine Treatment Discussion Meeting)

最新の最小侵襲脊椎治療 (MIST) と医療機器開発

2023.3.2 ／ Kyoto, Japan

(公財) 京都産業 21 『京 MED』シンポジウム (Kyoto Industry 21 "Kyo MED" Symposium ― Public Interest Foundation)

「京」創する医療未来 ― メタバースによる最新脊椎手術

2023.2.24 ／ Hyogo, Japan

第 3 回 Symphony セミナー (3rd Symphony Seminar)

医療機器の進歩がもたらす脊椎治療の変化 ― 最先端の技術を解説する

2023.2.16 ／ Tokyo, Japan

Pain Live Seminar 〜脊椎治療、その最先端を知る〜

私の施行した MIST 法について

2023.2.13 ／ Kyoto, Japan

京都最新医療機器研修会（京都産業 21・京都府）(Kyoto Latest Medical Device Training Seminar ― Kyoto Industry 21 / Kyoto Prefecture)

京都から発信するメタバースによる脊椎脊髄手術と DX について

2023.2.2 ／ Kyoto, Japan

亀岡・南丹 Pain Live Symposium (Kameoka–Nantan Pain Live Symposium)

頸椎後方除圧の再考 ― 最新の MIST 法について

2023.1.26 ／ Aichi, Japan

第 4 回 東海脊椎手術支援機器セミナー (4th Tokai Spine Surgery Support Device Seminar)

側臥位 PPS のコツと pitfall ― 最適な医療機器とは？

2023.1.19 ／ Kyoto, Japan

Fortec Medical Up-To-Date Seminar in Kyoto

脊椎手術と医療機器開発のハードルについて

09 ／ Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Wataru Narita receiving the Medal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon

2025.7

Medal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon (Kon-ju Hosho)

A national decoration conferred by the Japanese Government to individuals who have made significant donations to the public good. Recognizes social contribution to the field of spinal surgery as formally honored by the State.

Kameoka City Civic Service Award presentation ceremony

2024 ・ 2025

Kameoka City Civic Service Award Two Consecutive Years

Awarded by the City of Kameoka in recognition of contributions to community healthcare. Received in two consecutive years (2024 and 2025).

Society Roles & Public Service

  • President, 16th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Therapy (2026 / Spine Week Japan 2026)
  • Director and Councillor, Japanese Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Therapy (MIST Society)
  • Chair of Public Relations Committee ／ Education and Training Committee Member ／ Councillor, Japanese Society for Spinal Instrumentation
  • Executive Member, Japanese Association for Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery (JASMISS)
  • Director, ISASS (International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery) Asia-Pacific Section
  • Representative Organizer, Cervical Laminoplasty Discussion Group
  • Steering Committee Member, Japanese Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS Japan)
  • Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon (Japanese Orthopaedic Association) ／ Supervising Physician (Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research) — Board-Certified Spine and Spinal Cord Surgeon
  • Advisor and Evangelist, Holoeyes, Inc. (since 2016 — XR / Metaverse spine surgery)
  • Executive Member, Medical XR / Metaverse Study Group
  • Lecturer, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Equitable Distribution of Chronic Pain Care Systems Initiative Training Seminars (2024 / 2025)

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