Provision of Minimally Invasive Surgery using Laparoscopy and Robotic Systems

Surgical Treatment of Complex Abdominal Hernias and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

We have extensive experience in the treatment of various types of abdominal hernias. For morbid obesity, which is a major cause of inguinal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, often associated with hiatal hernia), we reported the first case in Japan of a robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system (Aichi Medical University). In addition to English, we are also able to provide medical support in Chinese through collaboration with the Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Kansai Medical University Hospital.

Target Condition ①: Abdominal Hernia (Inguinal, Femoral, Obturator, Umbilical, Incisional, Recurrent Hernia)
The incidence of abdominal hernias has been increasing with the aging population and the growing number of patients with a history of abdominal surgery. Appropriate surgical management is required even for recurrent and complex cases. Our department provides minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for all types of abdominal hernias, including inguinal, femoral, obturator, umbilical, and incisional hernias. We place strong emphasis on postoperative pain reduction and early return to daily and social activities, ensuring high-quality surgical care. We are also in the process of introducing robot-assisted surgery, which will further enhance our ability to manage a wider variety of cases in the future.

Target Condition ②: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Most cases of GERD are caused by hiatal hernia, and severe cases often require surgical intervention. Our department offers precise, minimally invasive surgery, primarily laparoscopic fundoplication, for the treatment of GERD. We actively manage recurrent cases and complex cases considered difficult to treat at other hospitals.

Providing Medical Institution

Kansai Medical University Medical Center

〒570-8507
10-15 Fumizono-cho, City of Moriguchi, Osaka

Google Map https://hp.kmu.ac.jp/takii/

Specialty

"Vascular Surgery: Revascularization of lower limb arteriosclerosis obliterans and critical ischemic limb cases.
Gastrointestinal surgery: Malignant tumors - minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery and laparoscopic surgery Benign diseases - single hole endoscopic surgery
　Highly difficult hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Pulmonary surgery: single hole thoracoscopic robotic surgery
Breast surgery: introduction of disease-free treatment for metastatic or recurrent breast cancer
Nephrology and urological surgery: malignant tumor surgery by introducing robot-assisted surgery (da Vinci)
Radiology: Small source radiation therapy (intra-tissue and intra-vaginal irradiation) for malignant tumors (uterine cancer, prostate cancer, etc.)
Otorhinolaryngology: Surgical treatment for allergic rhinitis (selective posterior nasal nerve transection, etc.)
Ophthalmology: one of the highest number of vitreoretinal surgeries in Osaka Prefecture
Orthopedics: Knee and hip joint replacement, Spine: Minimally invasive surgery
Gastroenterology: Minimally invasive treatment using double-balloon endoscopy for biliopancreatic diseases with postoperative reconstructed intestinal tract
Cardiology: cryoablation using 3D mapping system"

Eligibility Criteria/Exclusions for Treatment

A CT-based imaging diagnosis and a detailed record of the patient’s prior treatments are required. For surgery, it is desirable that the patient be able to stay in Japan for approximately one week.