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Hirosaki University Hospital, Department of Urology - Leading Urologic Care in Hirosaki, Japan

Hirosaki University is located at the northernmost point of the main island of Japan. Due to its location, Hirosaki University Hospital covers a very wide area including Hokkaido and northern Honshu, an area including 2 million people.

The Department of Urology, Hirosaki University Hospital covers a very wide range of diseases including urologic tumors, stone disease, BPH, endocrinological disease, male reproductive disorders, pediatric urology, chronic kidney disease, and kidney transplant.

The department has 2 DaVincis at the University, as well as 2 more in affiliate hospitals. They have extensive experience in radical prostatectomies, having performed over 600 robotic prostatectomies. Urologists also carry out many kidney transplants.

Urologists have developed an original cross-folded U-shaped ileal neobladder for urinary diversion, have a very high success rate for ABO-incompatible kidney transplant, as well as working on a new assay system for early detection of prostate cancer using a distinct glycan change.

In addition the department is focused on developing the careers of young urologists, training them to deliver great care as well as scientific breakthroughs by teaching them to be surgeon scientists.

Chiba Prefecture

Chiba Prefecture (千葉県, Chiba-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region and the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba City.


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