For Patients
Our department specializes in malignant tumors of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, as well as liver transplantation, and we consider providing the best treatment for each individual patient to be our top priority. Our clinic hours are weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (first visit reception: 8:45 AM to 10:30 AM). We also actively accept second opinions.
Target Diseases
Surgical treatment for primary hepatocellular carcinoma. We have extensive experience with 748 initial liver resection cases since 1992. The 5-year survival rate by stage is 82.5% for Stage I.
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Multidisciplinary treatment including neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Cumulative resection cases: 725, resection rate: 65%. We also handle borderline resectable and unresectable pancreatic cancer.
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Extensive experience in highly complex surgeries, including 281 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. The 5-year survival rate for all biliary tract cancers is 46.1%.
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We have performed initial liver resections for 636 cases of colorectal cancer liver metastases (5-year survival rate: 50.5%). We actively treat cases deemed unresectable by other hospitals.
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The only facility in Kanagawa Prefecture that performs living donor liver transplantation for adults. Started in 1997 with 75 cases. 5-year survival rate: 74.0%. 0 in-hospital deaths since 2012.
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We actively introduce laparoscopic surgery and robot-assisted surgery (da Vinci). We achieve highly accurate surgery while minimizing the physical burden on patients.
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When visiting our hospital, please first consult a medical institution in your area. If it is determined that treatment at our hospital is necessary, please bring a medical information referral form (hereinafter referred to as a "referral letter") addressed to Yokohama City University Hospital when you come for your appointment.
To ensure that referred patients can be seen smoothly, we recommend making a first-visit appointment for referred patients. For information on how to make an appointment, please check the page below.
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