{"id":487,"date":"2026-01-14T00:18:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=487"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:15","slug":"neurosurgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurosurgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>About Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dept-about-minimal__wrap\">\n<p>The Department of Neurosurgery at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital provides comprehensive care for disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. We manage a wide range of conditions, from acute neurological emergencies to chronic and degenerative diseases requiring long-term follow-up.<\/p>\n<p>Our practice covers both <strong>emergency neurosurgical care<\/strong>\u2014such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and acute hemorrhage\u2014and <strong>elective treatment<\/strong> for brain tumors, spinal disorders, and functional neurological conditions. Treatment strategies are selected based on clinical urgency, disease characteristics, and patient condition.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"dept-about-minimal__divider\">\n<p>Many patients treated in neurosurgery are older or have complex medical conditions. For this reason, we work closely with related departments including Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Intensive Care to ensure safe perioperative and postoperative management.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to provide appropriate, evidence-based neurosurgical care while supporting neurological function, daily living, and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\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 have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a brain, spinal, or nerve disorder.<\/li>\n<li>You have symptoms such as persistent headache, seizures, weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<li>You have been referred for evaluation of a brain tumor, spinal disease, or hydrocephalus.<\/li>\n<li>You need follow-up after neurosurgical treatment or neurological hospitalization.<\/li>\n<li>You would like a specialist opinion regarding neurosurgical treatment options.<\/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>Sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, or difficulty speaking (possible stroke)<\/li>\n<li>Sudden severe headache unlike any previous headache<\/li>\n<li>Loss of consciousness, seizures, or sudden confusion<\/li>\n<li>Head injury with worsening symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Rapidly progressing neurological symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">If you are unsure, please 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\"><a href=\"\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/stroke\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Stroke (Cerebrovascular Disease)<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\"><a href=\"\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/head-injury\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Head Injury \/ Traumatic Brain Injury<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\"><a href=\"\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/brain-spinal-tumors\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Brain &amp; Spinal Tumors<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\"><a href=\"\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/functional-neurological-disorders\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\">Functional Neurological Disorders<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-services-note\">Treatment indications and methods are determined after specialist evaluation. Emergency cases are accepted through the Emergency Department.<\/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 neurological assessment<\/h3>\n<p>Symptoms, medical history, and referral information are reviewed. Imaging studies such as CT, MRI, and blood tests are arranged as needed.<\/p>\n<\/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>Diagnosis and treatment planning<\/h3>\n<p>Based on clinical findings, a treatment plan is discussed. Options may include observation, medication, surgery, or referral to another specialty.<\/p>\n<\/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>Surgical or medical treatment<\/h3>\n<p>When surgery is indicated, procedures are performed with appropriate perioperative management. Emergency cases are prioritized according to clinical urgency.<\/p>\n<\/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>Post-treatment care and follow-up<\/h3>\n<p>Postoperative or post-treatment follow-up is provided on an outpatient basis. Rehabilitation and long-term neurological support are arranged when necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dept-leadership\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Clinical leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Neurosurgical care at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital is led by the Vice President of the hospital, who oversees both emergency and elective neurosurgical services and coordinates care across related specialties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:10px;\">\n    <strong><a href=\"\/en\/about\/leadership\/hiroyuki-matsumoto\/\">Hiroyuki Matsumoto, M.D., Ph.D.<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n    (Vice President) \u2014 Neurosurgery \/ Stroke management\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\">International patients<\/h3>\n<p class=\"contact-card__lead\">For patients seeking treatment from outside Japan, enquiries are handled through <a class=\"link-strong\" href=\"https:\/\/j-medical-healthcare.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JMHC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-card\">\n<div class=\"contact-card__eyebrow\">2) Patients living in Japan<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"contact-card__title\">Patients with language concerns<\/h3>\n<p class=\"contact-card__lead\">If you live in Japan and are concerned about communication during neurosurgical care, please choose the route below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-subblock\">\n<h4 class=\"contact-subblock__title\">English<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"contact-list\">\n<li>You may contact the <strong>International Medical Support Department<\/strong> directly.<\/li>\n<li>Inquiries are accepted via <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LINE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>, or our <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>English interpretation support is available within the hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact-subblock contact-subblock--note\">\n<h4 class=\"contact-subblock__title\">Languages other than English<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"contact-list\">\n<li>For neurosurgical care, <strong>on-site (in-person) medical interpretation<\/strong> is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the complexity of neurosurgical conditions, in-person interpretation may provide better reassurance.<\/li>\n<li>In-person medical interpretation can be arranged through <a class=\"link-strong\" href=\"https:\/\/j-medical-healthcare.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JMHC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\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\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Departments\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Neurosurgery\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/neurosurgery\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Neurosurgery | Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\",\n      \"description\": \"Neurosurgery at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital, Osaka. 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