At our Department of Neurosurgery, we are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide range of neurological conditions. This includes not only diseases of the brain itself, but also vascular disorders affecting the carotid and subclavian arteries that supply blood to the brain, spinal cord and spinal column disorders, as well as peripheral nerve diseases. We emphasize both surgical and conservative (non-surgical) approaches to tailor the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

We were among the first in the world to develop a hybrid operating room equipped with cutting-edge imaging technologies, enabling us to perform minimally invasive surgeries that are gentle on the body. Our department is internationally recognized for its expertise and treatment outcomes, particularly in catheter-based procedures for unruptured cerebral aneurysms-the leading cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage-and stroke. We also hold a global reputation for our successful management of intractable spinal cord diseases, such as syringomyelia.

In the field of brain tumor surgery, we have pioneered techniques that minimize damage to healthy brain tissue through the use of intraoperative imaging and endoscopic surgery. We are also one of the few neurosurgical departments in Japan to offer comprehensive team-based care at a mother-and-child medical center, specializing in pediatric neurological disorders, an area where national infrastructure remains limited.

Our mission is to alleviate the anxiety of patients living with neurological conditions and to deliver the best possible treatment outcomes.

Yuichi Murayama, M.D., Ph.D.Chair and Professor