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The University of Tokyo Hospital

The University of Tokyo Hospital has three missions, namely medical care, research, and education. In order to fulfill those missions, the University of Tokyo Hospital has the following as its basic philosophy: to contribute to the advancement of clinical medicine and the cultivation of healthcare professionals in order to provide each patient with the best medical care. To realize this vision, it aims to (1) provide medical care in partnership with the patient, (2) provide safe medical care, (3) develop advanced medical technologies, and (4) to cultivate excellent healthcare professionals.

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7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655

Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport)
Narita International Airport

Accredited by :

Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JCQHC)

Therapeutic Areas

Center for International Preventive Medicine

Our mission is to support people living overseas to maintain and promote their health throughout their lives, and to aim to educate and spread preventive medicine overseas through cooperation with overseas medical institutions.

Diseases

We have a two-day medical examination plan based on scientific evidence for “Early detection of malignant diseases” and “Prevention and correction of heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and lifestyle-related diseases”.

Treatments

Two-day medical examination plan

Cardiovascular Medicine

This department provides medical care for patients with heart disorders, disorders of the aortas and peripheral vessels, and hypertension.

Diseases

Ischemic Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Heart Failure
Valvular Heart Disease
Arrhythmia
Congenital Heart Disease
Vascular Disease
Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism

Treatments

Catheter Intervention
Extracorporeal Circulation Auxiliary
Auxiliary Artificial Heart
Heart Transplantation
Catheter Ablation
Cardiac Pacemaker
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Balloon Pulmonary Artery Angioplasty (BPA)

Respiratory Medicine

This department provides medical care for patients with bronchial, lung and pleural tumors, respiratory tract infections, pulmonary vascular lesions, and respiratory failure.

Diseases

Primary Pulmonary Cancer
Respiratory Infection (Pneumonia, Pulmonary Abscess, Empyema)
Interstitial Pneumonia (Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis)
Bronchial Asthma
Sarcoidosis
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria

Treatments

Anticancer Chemotherapy
Home Oxygen Therapy for Chronic Respiratory Failure
Immunosuppressive Therapy

Gastroenterological Medicine

This department specializes in the treatment of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and other organs of the digestive system.

Diseases

Hepatocellular
Metastatic Hepatic Cancer
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Pancreatic Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Colon Cancer
Polyps (Esophagus, Stomach, Colon)
Chronic Pancreatitis

Treatments

Radiofrequency Ablation
New Antiviral Therapy
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilatation
Endoscopic Placement of Bile Duct Stents
Endoscopic Placement of Pancreatic Stents
Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Biliary Drainage
Endoscopic Treatment
Anticancer Pharmacotherapy
Gastric Metal Stent

Nephrology and Endocrinology

This department provides medical care for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases, kidney failure, dysfunction and tumors of endocrine organs, and hypertension.

Diseases

Chronic Renal Disease and Failure
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Acute Renal Failure
Adrenal Tumor
Thyroid Tumor
Chronic Nephritis

Treatments

Home Peritoneal Dialysis
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty(PTA)
Internal Radiotherapy
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement

Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases

This department provides preventive care and treatment for diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, which have been proliferating as lifestyles change.

Diseases

Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
Metabolic Syndrome

Treatments

Dietary Therapy
Therapeutic Exercises
Pharmacotherapy
Insulin Therapy

Hematology and Oncology

This department provides medical care for patients with blood disorders, including anemia and thrombocytopenia, and neoplastic disorders such as leukemia and malignant lymphoma.

Diseases

Acute Leukemia
Malignant Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Aplastic Anemia
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Erdheim-Chester Disease

Treatments

Multi-drug Chemotherapy
Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation
Immunosuppressive Therapy
Molecular-targeted Therapy
Antibody Medicine

Allergy and Rheumatology

This department treats rheumatic conditions, including collagen disease and allergies such as bronchial asthma.

Diseases

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Bronchial Asthma
Eosinophilic Pneumonia

Treatments

Treatment using biologicals

Infectious Diseases

This department treats infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, and other pathogenic microorganisms. Physicians specialize in viral hepatitis, and HIV, bacterial and fungal infections.

Diseases

HIV Infection
Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C, etc.)
Tuberculosis
Respiratory Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infection
Hepatobiliary Infections
Digestive System Infections
Diabetic Foot
Parasitic Infection
Fever of Unknown Origin

Treatments

Antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection
Novel antiviral therapy against viral hepatitis
Antimicrobial treatment for parasites and sexually transmitted diseases

Neurology

This department provides care for a wide variety of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

Diseases

Cerebral Infarction
Hemorrhage
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Huntington's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Spinocerebellar Degeneration
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Epilepsy

Treatments

Intravenous Application of Recombinant Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator
Thrombolic Therapy
Steroid Administration
Steroid Pulse Therapy
Plasma Exchange
Massive Intravenous Immunoglobulin Injection Therapy
Anti-thrombin Administration
Enzyme Replacement Therapy

Geriatric Medicine

Using a team approach involving specialists in internal medicine, this department provides comprehensive treatment of diseases associated with multiple organ disorders in the elderly.

Diseases

Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Dementia
Subdural Hematoma
Arteriosclerosis
Dyslipidemia
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Interstitial Pneumonitis
Osteoporosis and Vertebral Compression Fractures
Urinary Tract Infection
Depression

Treatments

Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Oral medication
Swallowing rehabilitation

Psychosomatic Medicine

This department provides comprehensive medical care, both physical and mental, for patients with psychosomatic disorders.

Diseases

Psychosomatic Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Functional Headaches
Hypertension
Diabetes
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders

Treatments

Medication Therapy
Psychotherapy
Lifestyle Counseling
Physical Management
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Stress Management

Stomach and Esophageal Surgery

This department specializes in the surgical treatment of malignant and benign diseases of stomach and esophagus. Advance surgical treatment for severe obesity is also provided.

Diseases

Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Esophagogastric Junction Cancer
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
Inguinal Hernia

Treatments

Open Esophagectomy
Robotic Esophagectomy
Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
Open Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
Non-exposed Endoscopic Wall-inversion Surgery (NEWS)
Chemotherapy for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer

Colon and Rectal Surgery

This department specializes in surgical and multimodal treatments for lower digestive tract diseases such as colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.

Diseases

Colon Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Treatments

Robot-assisted Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Chemotherapy

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

This department specializes in the surgical treatment of malignant tumors and a wide variety of diseases including benign diseases in the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems.

Diseases

Hepatocellular
Cholangiocellular Cancer
Metastatic Hepatic Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Hepatic Portal Cholangiocarcinoma
Carcinoma of the middle and lower thirds of the Bile Duct
Gallbladder Cancer
Malfusion of the Pancreaticobiliary Duct
Portal Hypertension

Treatments

Hepatectomy
Laparoscopic hepatectomy
Laparoscopic pancreatectomy
Portal vein embolization
Hepato-pancreaticoduodenectomy

Vascular Surgery

This department deals with non-cardiac diseases associated with arteries, veins, and lymph vessels in the neck, chest, abdomen, and upper and lower limbs.

Diseases

Arteriosclerosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Lower-extremity Varicose Veins
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Acute Arterial Occlusion
Visceral Aneurism

Treatments

Bypass Grafting
Aneurysm Resection and Graft Placement/Stent Grafting
Laser Ablation of Lower-extremity Varicose Veins/Stripping
Percutaneous Angioplasty (PTA and Stent Placement)

Breast and Endocrine Surgery

This department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors and benign diseases in breast, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.

Diseases

Breast Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Basedow's Disease

Treatments

Breast Surgery
Chemotherapy
Hormone Therapy
Radiation Therapy

Artificial Organ and Transplantation Surgery

This department specializes in liver transplantation for patients with end-stage liver disease, under careful management and team approach involving various departments.

Diseases

Biliary Atresia
Metabolic Lliver Diseases
Viral Cirrhosis B and C
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary Hepatocellular Cancer
Fulminant Hepatitis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis

Treatments

Liver Transplantation

Cardiovascular Surgery

This department performs cardiac and thoracic great vessel surgeries. Minimally invasive techniques such as off-pump bypass surgery without a heart-lung machine have been applied.

Diseases

Ischemic Heart Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Severe Heart Failure (Idiopathic and Ischemic Cardiomyopathies)
Infective Endocarditis and Aneurysms
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection
Complex Cardiac Anomalies (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome)

Treatments

Off-pump Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Mitral Valvuloplasty
Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement
Cardiac Transplantation
Auxiliary Artificial Heart
Curative Treatment of Infection, using Allograft Heart Valves and Blood Vessels
Arch Replacement and Low-risk Surgical Procedures for Extensive Aortic Aneurysms
Norwood and Fontan Procedures
Transcatheter Aortic Valveimplantation

Thoracic Surgery

This department provides surgical treatments for chest diseases, including the lungs, pleura, mediastinum and chest wall, and performs total thymectomy for myasthenia gravis and other surgeries.

Diseases

Primary Pulmonary Cancer
Metastatic Pulmonary Tumors
Mediastinal Tumors
Myasthenia Gravis
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Pleural Tumors
Chest Wall Tumors
Progressive Diffuse Pulmonary Disease

Treatments

Low-invasive Thoracoscopic Surgery
Extended Surgery for Advanced Pulmonary Cancer
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Lung Transplantation

Neurosurgery

This department specializes in surgical treatment for tumors of the brain and spinal cord, cerebrovascular disorders, and functional brain disorders including epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

Diseases

Malignant Brain Tumor
Meningioma
Cerebral Aneurysm
Giant/Thrombosed Cerebral Aneurysm
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
Carotid Stenosis
Epilepsy
Hemifacial Spasm
Parkinson’s Disease
Benign and Metastatic Brain Tumor

Treatments

Brain Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Gamma-knife Method)
Aneurysmal Clipping and Bypass Grafting
Hematoma Evacuation
Endoscopic surgery
Tumor Resection
Arteriovenous Fistula Disconnection
Cervical/Lumber Decompression
Functional Surgery
Endovascular Surgery (Coil Embolization and Stent Placement)

Anesthesiology and Pain Relief Center

This center provides perioperative anesthetic management for patients undergoing surgery and pain management for outpatients and inpatients at the Pain Relief Center.

Diseases

Post-herpetic neuralgia
Diabetic polyneuropathy
Spinal pain syndrome
Brachial plexus injury
Phantom limb pain
Low back pain
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral vascular diseases
Cancer pain
Facial myokymia

Treatments

Spinal cord stimulation therapy
Exercise therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Botulism injection

Urology and Andrology

This department specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and male genital organs, such as the adrenal glands, kidneys, ureter, bladder, prostate gland, testis, urethra, and penis.

Diseases

Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Renal Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Urolithiasis
Interstitial Cystitis
Overactive Bladder
Urinary Incontinence
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Renal Failure

Treatments

Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy
Endocrine therapy
Radiotherapy
Intravesical BCG Therapy
Radical Cystectomy
Chemotherapy
Laparoscopic Surgery
Trans-Obturator Tape (TOT) and Transvaginal Mesh (TVM)
Hemodialysis
Renal Transplantation

Gynecologic Surgery

This department provides surgical and nonsurgical treatments for benign and malignant tumors of female genital organs. The surgical treatments for infertility is also provided.

Diseases

Cervical Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Endometriosis
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Adenomyosis of Uterus
Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Treatments

Surgical therapy
Chemotherapies
Radiotherapies
Fertility-sparing Surgery
Endoscopic Surgery for Benign Diseases

Dermatology

This department specializes in all diseases affecting the skin, with a particular emphasis on the use of lasers to treat nevus and angioma.

Diseases

Psoriasis
Collagen Disease
Cutaneous Tumors
Lymphoma
Bullosis
Atopic Dermatitis

Treatments

Biological Agent
Narrow-band UVB Therapy
Cyclophosphamide Pulse Therapy
Massive Administration of γ-Globulin
Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy

Ophthalmology

This department specializes in an extensive range of ocular diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, vitreoretinal diseases, corneal diseases, uveitis, strabismus, and eye tumors.

Diseases

Cataract
Glaucoma
Retinal Detachment
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Keratoconjunctival Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Optic Nerve Disease
Ophthalmoplegia
Strabismus

Treatments

Corneal Transplant
Advanced Drug Therapy
Laser Treatment
Photodynamic Therapy
Surgical Therapy
Endoscopic Procedure

Orthopaedic Surgery and Spinal Surgery

This department treats diseases of and trauma to the motor organs.

Diseases

Spinal Canal Stenosis
Disc Herniation
Scoliosis
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Femoral Head Necrosis
Osteoporosis
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
Limb Deformities
Hallux Valgus

Treatments

Arch Plasty for Cervical and Lumbar Vertebrae
Anterior Spinal Decompression
Herniated Disc Resection
Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, and Elbow)
Wrist and Forefoot Arthroplasties
Knee-arthroscopic Ligament Reconstruction
Resection of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
Tenorrhaphy
Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty
Surgical Repair of Hallux Valgus

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

This department provides diagnoses and treatments for disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and neck in patients of all ages, including both medical and surgical patients.

Diseases

Otitis Media
Congenital Hearing Loss
External Auditory Canal Atresia
Chronic Sinusitis
Olfactory Disorders
Oral Cavity and Pharyngeal Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Dysphagia

Treatments

Tympanoplasty
Cochlear Implant Surgery
External Auditory Canal Plasty
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Transoral Partial Laryngopharyngectomy
Reconstruction with the Free Muscle Flaps
Surgical Procedures for Voice Restoration
Swallowing Surgery

Rehabilitation Medicine

This department provides medical care for patients with various functional　disorders affecting their daily activities from alleviation of disorders to support for social rehabilitation.

Diseases

Cerebral Stroke
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Postsurgical Treatments
Neuromuscular Diseases (Parkinson’s Disease)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Myocardial Infarction
Diabetes
Cerebral Palsy
Geriatric Syndromes
Schizophrenia

Treatments

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Orthotic Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment
Adjustment of Prostheses, Orthoses, and Wheel Chairs

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

This department provides reconstructive surgery to reconstruct lost body parts or deformities due to congenital defects to treat appearances and/or functions for all body parts.

Diseases

facial paralysis
nerve dysfunctions following cancer resection (head and neck, breast, etc. including obsolete dysfunctions)
congenital deformities for head, face, and limbs (such as cleft lip/palate, craniofacial bone anomaly, and microtia)
chloasma, nevus, and hemangioma (vasular malformation)
lymph vessel malformation
finger amputation
lymphatic edema
decubitus, intractable ulcer, esteomyelitis
diabetic foot necrosis and ulcus
tumors (parotid neoplasm, skin cancer, parotid neoplasm)
facial bone fracture, prosopodysmorphia (due to degenerative diseases or fractures)
blepharoptosis, entropion ciliarum, nose deformity

Treatments

reconstructive operation by microscopic microsurgery (free tissue graft surgery)
muscle grafting surgery to reconstruct smiling functions
microscopic microsurgery for lymph venule anastomosis, and vascularized lymph transplants
static and dynamic facial paralysis reconstruction
breast reconstruction
osteotomy
various laser treatments

Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics

This department provides medical care for patients with congenital or acquired abnormalities of the teeth and jaw, such as maxillofacial deformities, maxillofacial trauma, and oral tumors.

Diseases

Cleft Lip and Palate
Jaw Deformity
Mandibular Fractures
Oral Cavity Tumors

Treatments

Lip Correction Surgery
Palatoplasty
Pharyngeal Flap Surgery
Mandibular Lengthening
Mandibular Osteotomy
Tumor Resection
Surgery for Mandibular Fractures

Pediatrics

This department treats medical and mental conditions seen in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

Diseases

Malignant Tumors (Leukemia, Neuroblastoma)
Blood Disorder (Aplastic Anemia)
Congenital Heart Disease
Convulsive Diseases
Renal Diseases
Newborn and Immature Infant Diseases
Endocrine Disorders (Short Stature)
Diabetes
Allergic and Immunodeficiency Diseases
Bronchial and Pulmonary Diseases

Treatments

Cardiac Catheterization
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Blood Purification Therapy

Pediatric Surgery

This department provides surgical services for pediatric diseases such as congenital disorders, inflammation, and tumors, in cooperation with Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and other surgical clinics.

Diseases

Pediatric Malignant Solid Tumors
Pediatric Hepatobiliary Disorders
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Pediatric Respiratory Diseases
Pediatric Urologic Diseases
Prenatally Diagnosed Diseases

Treatments

Curative Surgery for Diaphagmatic Hernia
Surgery for Pediatric Malignant Solid Tumors
Radical surgery for gastrointestinal atresia
Fundoplication
Tracheotomy and laryngotracheal separation
Hepatobiliary surgeries
Urological surgery
Orchiopexy
Surgery for inguinal hernia and related diseases
Endoscopic surgery

Obstetrics and Gynecology

This department provides medical care for all phases of a woman’s life from puberty to pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, with a main focus on reproductive health.

Diseases

Intractable Infertility
Maternal Pregnancy Complications
Placenta Previa
Later Life Pregnancy and that complicated by Genetic Disease
Recurrent and Habitual Abortion
Fetal Abnormalities
Premature menopause and Menopause,
Osteoporosis
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis

Treatments

In-vitro Fertilization
Embryo Transfer
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Frozen-thawed Embryo Transfer
Low-dose Aspirin and Heparin Therapies for Habitual Abortion
Pharmacotherapy (Hormone Therapy)

Neuropsychiatry

This department deals with psychiatric disorders caused by brain abnormalities or psychological factors, and also engages in treating physical complications and organic disorders.

Diseases

Schizophrenia
Mood Disorders
Depression
Dementia
Epilepsy
Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Stressrelated Disorders
Developmental Disorders
Autism

Treatments

Pharmacotherapy
Modified Electro-convulsive Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Group Therapy

Radiology

This department comprises the divisions of diagnostic radiology (CT, MRI, angiography), nuclear medicine (scintigraphy, PET), and radiotherapy (linac, gamma knife).

Diseases

Any Disease involving Structural and Functional Abnormality

Treatments

Transcatheter Treatment
Placement of Central Venous Access Port
Percutaneous Transhepatic Portal Vein Embolization
Vasculoplasty
Endovascular Stent Placement
Embolization of Tumor before Surgical Treatment
Percutaneous Sclerotherapy for Peripheral Vascular Malformations
CT-guided Biopsy
Drainage
VATS Marking

Inside the Hospital

Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Malignant Diseases

Surgical and Multimodal Treatment

Radiation Treatment Planning

Radiotherapy

Outpatient Special Consultation Room

Playroom in Pediatric Ward

Remote Pathological Diagnosis Room

Automatic Ampoule Dispending System

Terrace "Garden of Rest"

Special Room

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