Clinical Services

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Chairman and Professor Hideichi Wada M.D.,Ph.D.

We have energetically performed surgery to treat ischemic heart disease,valvular disease,aortic aneurysms and peripheral vascular disease.

In 2014,we performed approximately 300 surgical procedures (including approximately 200 cases of thoracotomy and open heart surgery). Although the patients are usually discharged two to three weeks after undergoing surgery, the Cardiac Ward is often full. With close cooperation between the Critical Care Center and Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, we are working to develop a 24-hour system in order to provide treatment for diseases that require emergency surgery or advanced medical therapies any time of the day.

The characteristics of our department

In our department, most of CABGs were performed using off-pump procedure since the early period. In the valve surgery fields, we are active in the area of MICS in recent years. Both endovascular and open surgery have been performed by the unique aortic surgery team. Thoracoabdominal surgery is a field of endeavor in the team.

(From Apr. to Mar.)

Surgery/Year 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Coronary 38 43 46 32 20 36
Valve 43 37 21 30 40 42
Aorta 189 161 158 130 132 144
Peripheral 98 97 97 95 92 90
Other 32 20 33 46 21 36
Total 400 358 355 333 313 348