Hepatobiliary surgery
- Clinical Services and Major Conditions Treated
Our Physician

Hepatobiliary surgery

Clinical Services and Major Conditions Treated

Our department primarily provides surgical treatment for tumors of the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas, particularly malignant tumors.

The conditions most commonly treated include primary liver cancer, such as hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, followed by colorectal cancer with liver metastases. We also treat biliary tract cancers, including gallbladder cancer, as well as pancreatic and distal bile duct cancers requiring procedures such as pancreaticoduodenectomy or distal pancreatectomy.

Surgery is the principal treatment. For liver cancer, however, we also provide multidisciplinary treatment combining surgery with other therapies, including radiofrequency ablation and transarterial embolization.

Unlike many other institutions, our hospital performs radiofrequency ablation under general anesthesia. This approach prevents patients from experiencing pain during the procedure while providing favorable treatment outcomes.

Early detection and prompt treatment are essential for achieving curative cancer treatment. We provide comprehensive diagnostic care, including the early detection of hepatobiliary cancers using multiple imaging modalities.

Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Sonazoid enables detailed and minimally invasive examinations to be performed on an outpatient basis. This technique has substantially improved the detection and diagnosis of liver tumors, including metastatic liver tumors.

Sonazoid-enhanced ultrasonography is also used during surgery to identify additional tumors and determine the appropriate extent of liver resection. This helps us perform precise surgery while preserving as much healthy liver tissue as possible.

Because hepatocellular carcinoma has a high risk of recurrence following surgery, early detection and effective treatment of recurrence are essential for improving long-term outcomes. We have therefore established an outpatient follow-up pathway for patients who have undergone liver cancer surgery.

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Our Physician

Advisor and Director, Liver Center

Yasuo Matsuda, MD, PhD

Certifications	PhD in Medicine, Osaka University Certified Surgeon for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment Board-Certified Surgeon and Supervising Surgeon Supervising Surgeon in Gastroenterological Surgery Board-Certified Specialist and Supervising Physician in Medical Ultrasonics
Education	Gifu University

Vice President and Director, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Takuya Kimura, MD

Areas of Expertise	Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery; transplant surgery; minimally invasive surgery; nutritional management; microvascular anastomosis
Certifications	Certified Surgeon, Board-Certified Surgeon, and Supervising Surgeon Board-Certified Gastroenterological Surgeon Board-Certified Pediatric Surgeon Board-Certified Hepatologist Certified Transplant Physician Certified Physician in Hospital General Medicine Provisional Supervising Hepatologist Completed Palliative Care Training
Professional Memberships	Japan Surgical Society International Pediatric Endosurgery Group International Pediatric Transplant Association Japan Society for Transplantation Japan Society of Hepatology Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Japanese Society of Anti-Aging Medicine Japan Society of Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine Japanese Pediatric Surgical Association Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Japanese Society of Gastroenterology Japanese Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery Japanese Society of Hospital General Medicine Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
Education	Hyogo Medical University

Department Director

Masafumi Inoue, MD

Area of Expertise	Hepatobiliary surgery
Certifications	Board-Certified Surgeon and Supervising Surgeon Board-Certified Gastroenterological Surgeon and Supervising Surgeon Board-Certified Gastrointestinal Endoscopist and Supervising Physician Provisional Supervising Physician in Medical Oncology Board-Certified Hepatologist Completed Palliative Care Training
Professional Memberships	Japan Surgical Society Japan Society of Hepatology Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Japan Surgical Association Japanese Society of Medical Oncology
Education	Osaka City University

Department Director

Takako Fujii, MD

Area of Expertise	Hepatobiliary surgery
Certifications	Board-Certified Surgeon Board-Certified Hepatologist and Supervising Hepatologist Board-Certified Gastroenterological Surgeon and Supervising Surgeon Certified Surgeon for Cancer Treatment Certified Transplant Physician Board-Certified Physician, Japanese Board of Cancer Therapy Certified Physician in Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Certified Physician in Endovenous Treatment for Varicose Veins
Professional Memberships	Japan Surgical Society Japan Society of Hepatology Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Japan Society for Transplantation Japanese Society of Chemotherapy
Education	Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Staff Physician

Yasuyuki Nakata, MD

Area of Expertise	Hepatobiliary surgery
Certifications	Board-Certified Surgeon Board-Certified Gastroenterological Surgeon and Supervising Surgeon Certified Surgeon for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment Board-Certified Hepatologist Board-Certified Expert Surgeon in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Certified Endoscopic Surgeon Board-Certified Physician, Japanese Board of Cancer Therapy Certified da Vinci Surgical System Surgeon
Professional Memberships	Councilor, Japanese Society of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery Japan Surgical Society Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery Japan Society of Hepatology Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery
Education	Kindai University