{"id":558,"date":"2026-01-21T07:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/?page_id=558"},"modified":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T03:56:17","slug":"urology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/urology\/","title":{"rendered":"Urology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- ============================================================\n     Urology Department \u2014 Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital\n     URL: \/en\/departments\/urology\/\n     AIOSEO Focus Keyword: prostate\n     Page Title (WordPress H1): Urology\n     SEO Title: Urology & Robotic Surgery Japan | Kishiwada Tokushukai\n     Meta Description: Urology care at Kishiwada Tokushukai \u2014 robot-assisted surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. Da Vinci prostatectomy since 2013. No waiting lists. 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\">2023 Procedural Volume<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"dept-when__list\">\n<li><strong>91<\/strong> robotic procedures \u2014 prostate, kidney, upper urinary tract<\/li>\n<li><strong>57<\/strong> da Vinci prostatectomy (RALP) \u2014 since 2013<\/li>\n<li><strong>93<\/strong> TURBT \u2014 bladder tumour resection<\/li>\n<li><strong>30<\/strong> ESWL \u2014 kidney stone treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">Full outcome data: <a href=\"\/en\/research\/clinical-research-outcomes\/urology-clinical-outcome\/\">Urology Clinical Outcomes \u2192<\/a><\/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>No waiting list \u2014 treatment typically begins <strong>within weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Da Vinci Proctor \u2014 certified to train other surgeons in robotic technique<\/li>\n<li>Robot-assisted surgery for prostate, kidney, and upper urinary tract cancer<\/li>\n<li>Second opinions always welcome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">20 minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- About Us \u2014 rewritten --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\">\n<h2>About Us<\/h2>\n<p>\n    The Urology Department at Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital provides surgical and procedural care<br \/>\n    for prostate, kidney, bladder, and urinary tract disease.<br \/>\n    Robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system has been performed here since 2013,<br \/>\n    with over 90 robotic procedures carried out in 2023 alone.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    The department is led by Dr. Masaya Nishihata \u2014 Vice President of the hospital and<br \/>\n    Director of the Robotic Surgery Centre \u2014 who holds certification as a<br \/>\n    da Vinci Proctor: one of a limited number of surgeons in Japan authorised<br \/>\n    to train other surgeons in robotic technique.\n  <\/p>\n<hr class=\"dept-about-minimal__divider\">\n<p>\n    We offer minimally invasive approaches for cancer surgery wherever appropriate,<br \/>\n    alongside endoscopic management, stone treatment, and diagnostic procedures.<br \/>\n    For international patients, consultations and treatment coordination are available<br \/>\n    through the International Medical Support Office.\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- When to visit --><\/p>\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 blood in your urine, persistent cloudy urine, or abnormal urine test results.<\/li>\n<li>You experience difficulty urinating, weak urine stream, frequent urination, or a feeling of incomplete emptying.<\/li>\n<li>You have pain in the lower abdomen, flank, groin, or during urination.<\/li>\n<li>You have recurrent urinary tract infections or urinary stones.<\/li>\n<li>You have been diagnosed with or are seeking evaluation for prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer.<\/li>\n<li>You are considering surgery and wish to discuss robot-assisted 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>Severe flank or abdominal pain with fever or vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Inability to urinate with severe lower abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Heavy or persistent bleeding in urine with weakness or dizziness<\/li>\n<li>High fever with chills suspected to be due to urinary infection<\/li>\n<li>Sudden testicular pain or swelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dept-when__note\">\n        If you are unsure, please contact the Emergency Department first.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Services --><\/p>\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\/urology\/prostate-cancer-treatment\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\"><br \/>\n        Prostate cancer \u2014 da Vinci surgery<br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/urology\/kidney-upper-urinary-tract-cancer\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\"><br \/>\n        Kidney &amp; upper urinary tract cancer<br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/departments\/urology\/bladder-cancer\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\"><br \/>\n        Bladder cancer<br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-scope-item\">\n      <a href=\"\/en\/research\/clinical-research-outcomes\/urology-clinical-outcome\/\" class=\"dept-scope-link\"><br \/>\n        Clinical outcomes \u2014 procedural data<br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"dept-services-note\">\n    Appointment required in principle.<br \/>\n    Referral from another medical institution is recommended but not required for international patients.\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Treatment flow --><\/p>\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 examination<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Symptoms, medical history, and prior test results are reviewed.<br \/>\n          Urinalysis, blood tests, ultrasound, CT, or MRI may be performed as needed.<br \/>\n          Existing reports from overseas institutions are accepted.\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>Diagnostic assessment<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Further tests such as cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, or advanced imaging are arranged<br \/>\n          where required to clarify diagnosis and disease extent.\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 planning \u2014 including robotic surgery<\/h3>\n<p>\n          Treatment options are discussed in detail, including robot-assisted surgery where applicable.<br \/>\n          Suitability for da Vinci procedures is assessed on an individual basis.<br \/>\n          Inpatient care is arranged when required.\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 visits monitor treatment response and support long-term management.<br \/>\n          Remote follow-up coordination for international patients is available through the<br \/>\n          International Medical Support Office.\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Clinical Leadership \u2014 rewritten with Nishihata --><\/p>\n<section class=\"dept-leadership\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Clinical leadership<\/h2>\n<p>\n    The Urology Department is led by <strong>Dr. Masaya Nishihata<\/strong>,<br \/>\n    Vice President of Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital and Director of the Robotic Surgery Centre.<br \/>\n    Dr. Nishihata is certified by the Japanese Urological Association as a specialist and<br \/>\n    laparoscopic technique examiner, and holds certification as a<br \/>\n    <strong>da Vinci Robotic Surgery Proctor<\/strong> \u2014<br \/>\n    authorising him to train other surgeons in robotic technique,<br \/>\n    a qualification held by only a limited number of urologists in Japan.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    He has led robotic urological surgery at this hospital since the introduction of<br \/>\n    the da Vinci system in 2013, and oversees a programme that performed<br \/>\n    91 robotic procedures in 2023 across prostate, kidney, and upper urinary tract conditions.\n  <\/p>\n<p>\n    <a href=\"\/en\/about\/leadership\/masaya-nishihata\/\">View Dr. Nishihata&#8217;s full profile \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Contact \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"op-section\" id=\"contact\">\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"contact-cards\">\n<p>    <!-- Overseas patients --><\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-card contact-card--jmhc\">\n<div class=\"contact-card__eyebrow\">Patients from overseas<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"contact-card__title\">Seeking prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer treatment in Japan<\/h3>\n<p class=\"contact-card__lead\">Start with a brief message to our International Medical Support Department. Describe your diagnosis and what you are looking for \u2014 including whether you are considering robot-assisted surgery or seeking a second opinion. 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>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/GRXNFOG\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fa-brands fa-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">LINE<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/818070945976\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--whatsapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fa-brands fa-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">WhatsApp<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n<li>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/contact.html\" class=\"ls-contact-icon ls-contact-icon--mail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            <i class=\"fa-regular fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br \/>\n            <span class=\"sr-only\">Online contact form<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/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>    <!-- Living in Japan --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- JSON-LD structured data --><br \/>\n<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      \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"4-27-1 Kamori-cho\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Kishiwada City\",\n        \"addressRegion\": \"Osaka\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"596-8522\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"JP\"\n      }\n    },\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 (A\u2013Z)\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Urology\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/urology\/\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/kishiwada.tokushukai.or.jp\/en\/departments\/urology\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Urology & Robotic Surgery Japan | Kishiwada Tokushukai\",\n      \"description\": \"Urology care at Kishiwada Tokushukai \u2014 robot-assisted surgery for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer. 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