{"id":445,"date":"2026-01-09T23:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=445"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:12","slug":"breast-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ============================================================\n     Breast Surgery \u2014 Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\n     URL: \/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/\n     WordPress H1: Breast Surgery\n     AIOSEO Focus Keyword: breast surgery\n     SEO Title: Breast Surgery Japan \u2014 Breast Cancer Care | Kishiwada Tokushukai\n     Meta Description: Breast cancer surgery at Kishiwada Tokushukai \u2014 breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy. Led by Dr. Oura, former Wakayama Medical University faculty. No waiting list. 20 min from KIX.\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Key Numbers --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<div class=\"dept-when\">\n<div class=\"dept-when__block\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Breast Cancer Care<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>Breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy<\/li>\n<li>Sentinel lymph node biopsy \u2014 axillary management based on clinical indication<\/li>\n<li>Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue (latissimus dorsi flap)<\/li>\n<li>Systemic therapy: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, endocrine therapy<\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy \u2014 coordinated within the hospital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">Intraoperative pathological assessment available for margin evaluation<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-when__block dept-when__block--er\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">What this means for you<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>Multidisciplinary treatment planning \u2014 surgery, systemic therapy, and radiation coordinated within one hospital<\/li>\n<li>Led by Dr. Oura \u2014 former faculty member, Wakayama Medical University<\/li>\n<li>Consultations are typically arranged within days to weeks<\/li>\n<li>Second opinions are available<\/li>\n<li>Female physician available for breast examination on request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">Approximately 20 minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>About Us<\/h2>\n<p>\n    The Breast Surgery department at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital provides care for breast conditions,<br \/>\n    including breast cancer and benign disease.<br \/>\n    Diagnostic evaluation, surgery, systemic therapy, and radiation therapy are coordinated as part of a structured treatment pathway.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    Outpatient care is led by a breast specialist.<br \/>\n    For surgery and inpatient management, the department works with surgical and medical teams across specialties,<br \/>\n    including coordination for metastatic disease when required.\n  <\/p>\n<hr class=\"dept-about-minimal__divider\">\n<p>\n    Diagnostic and treatment resources include dedicated breast imaging and procedural equipment,<br \/>\n    supported by pathology services for diagnostic confirmation.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>When to visit \/ When to call ER<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-when\">\n<div class=\"dept-when__block\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Visit this department if:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>You notice a new breast lump, thickening, or hardness<\/li>\n<li>You have nipple discharge (especially bloody), inversion, or persistent changes<\/li>\n<li>You have skin changes such as dimpling, redness, swelling, or a persistent rash<\/li>\n<li>You have persistent breast pain or require follow-up after imaging<\/li>\n<li>You have been advised to undergo further evaluation or would like a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-when__block dept-when__block--er\">\n<h3 class=\"dept-when__title\">Call ER immediately if:<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li>High fever with breast redness, severe pain, or rapidly worsening swelling<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding from a wound or surgical site that does not stop<\/li>\n<li>Severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or sudden collapse<\/li>\n<li>New severe weakness, confusion, or difficulty speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">If you are unsure, contact the Emergency Department first<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Services<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-scope\">\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/comprehensive-breast-cancer-care\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Comprehensive breast cancer care<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/breast-conserving-surgery-mastectomy\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/breast-reconstruction-autologous-tissue\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/sentinel-lymph-node-biopsy\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary management<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/systemic-radiation-therapy\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Systemic and radiation therapy<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-services-note\">\n    Appointments are required in principle. A referral letter is recommended but not mandatory.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>Treatment flow<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"dept-timeline\">\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Initial consultation and diagnostic evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Symptoms, medical history, and prior imaging are reviewed.<br \/>\n          Additional imaging or biopsy is arranged as needed to confirm diagnosis and assess disease extent.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Treatment planning<\/h3>\n<p>\n          A treatment plan is developed based on diagnosis and staging.<br \/>\n          Options may include surgery, systemic therapy, and radiation therapy.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Treatment and hospitalisation (when required)<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Surgery and inpatient care are provided in coordination with the surgical team.<br \/>\n          Intraoperative pathology may be used to guide surgical decisions.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dept-timeline__item\">\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__badge\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-timeline__content\">\n<h3>Follow-up and ongoing care<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Follow-up includes surveillance and symptom management.<br \/>\n          For recurrent or metastatic disease, care is coordinated across relevant specialties.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dept-leadership\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Clinical leadership<\/h2>\n<p>\n    Breast Surgery is led by Vice President Shoji Oura, M.D., Ph.D.,<br \/>\n    former faculty member of Wakayama Medical University.<br \/>\n    His clinical focus includes breast cancer surgery, treatment planning, and early detection.\n  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <strong><a href=\"\/en\/about\/leadership\/shoji-oura\/\">Shoji Oura, M.D., Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n    (Vice President \/ Chief of Breast Surgery)\n  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <a href=\"\/en\/research\/publications\/shoji-oura-publications\/\">Publications \u2014 Shoji Oura MD PhD \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"op-section\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"contact-cards\">\n<div class=\"contact-card contact-card--jmhc\">\n<div class=\"contact-card__eyebrow\">Patients from overseas<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"contact-card__title\">Contact us from overseas<\/h3>\n<p class=\"contact-card__lead\">Start with a brief message to our International Medical Support Department. Please include your diagnosis, current condition, and the type of consultation or treatment you are seeking. We will review your case and guide you through the next steps.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ls-contact-icons\" style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top:14px;font-size:.92rem;\"><a href=\"\/en\/international-treatment\/overview\/\">International Treatment Services \u2014 full details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalOrganization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/#org\",\n      \"name\": \"Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/\",\n      \"telephone\": [\"+81-72-445-9915\", \"+81-80-7094-5976\"]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/breast-surgery\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Breast Surgery Japan \u2014 Breast Cancer Care | Kishiwada Tokushukai\",\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"isPartOf\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/#org\" }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Physician\",\n      \"name\": \"Shoji Oura\",\n      \"honorificSuffix\": \"M.D., Ph.D.\",\n      \"jobTitle\": \"Vice President; Breast Surgery\",\n      \"medicalSpecialty\": \"Breast Surgery\",\n      \"worksFor\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/#org\" }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breast Cancer Care Breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy Sentinel lymph node biopsy \u2014 axillary management based on clinical indication Breast reconstruction using autologous tissue (latissimus dorsi flap) Systemic therapy: chemotherapy, targeted therapy, endocrine therapy Radiation therapy \u2014 coordinated within the hospital Intraoperative pathological assessment available for margin evaluation What this means for you Multidisciplinary treatment planning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":264,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-445","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=445"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1518,"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/445\/revisions\/1518"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}