We provide surgical treatment for malignant tumors of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon, liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, as well as abdominal soft tissue tumors (sarcomas).

Robotic surgery is performed for the esophagus, stomach, and rectum, while laparoscopic surgery is offered for other areas.

We provide robot-assisted surgery for esophageal, gastric, and rectal cancers. Laparoscopic surgery is performed for colon cancer, as well as selected liver and pancreatic cancers.

For advanced liver cancer, biliary tract cancers (including gallbladder and bile duct cancer), and pancreatic cancer, we offer extended surgery with vascular reconstruction.

We also provide surgical treatment for abdominal soft tissue tumors (sarcomas). For unresectable gastrointestinal cancers and sarcomas, we collaborate with medical oncology and radiation oncology to offer systemic therapy and radiation treatment.

Providing Medical Institution

Kanazawa Medical University Hospital

〒920-0293
Kahoku-gun Uchinada-machi Daigaku 1-1

https://www.kanazawa-med.ac.jp/~hospital/international/

Specialty

【Health Checkups】

Basic medical examinations

Abdominal ultrasound examination

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Brain MRI/MRA examination

PET-CT examination

【Treatment】

MRI/Ultrasound fusion-guided prostate biopsy

Gastrointestinal surgical treatment for malignant tumors

Endoscopic surgery for brain tumors

Radiofrequency ablation therapy for peripheral nerves

Total hip replacement surgery

Regenerative therapy for knee joints

Combination chemotherapy for pediatric acute leukemia

Lens reconstruction surgery

Diagnosis and treatment of nephrotic syndrome

Eligibility Criteria/Exclusions for Treatment

Patients with severe hearing or visual impairments, cognitive impairments, or psychiatric conditions may not be accepted. Family consent may also be required.

Remarks

General & Gastrointestinal Surgery https://gastsurg.jp/gads/ 【Treatment Schedule】 • Esophageal cancer surgery: approximately 4 weeks of hospitalization required • Gastric cancer surgery: approximately 3 weeks of hospitalization required • Colorectal cancer surgery: approximately 2 weeks of hospitalization required • Liver, biliary tract (gallbladder/bile duct), and pancreatic cancer surgery: approximately 4 weeks of hospitalization required • Abdominal soft tissue tumor (sarcoma) surgery: approximately 3 weeks of hospitalization required Hospitalization may be prolonged if postoperative complications occur. After surgery for malignant tumors, regular follow-up for 5–10 years is required, and additional drug therapy for approximately 6 months to 1 year may be necessary. Detailed medical information will be provided to an appropriate medical facility in your home country for continued care.

Precautions / Contraindications

Please confirm in advance whether you have any allergies to contrast agents used in CT or MRI examinations, as well as the presence of a pacemaker, implants (metal in the body), or tattoos.