Cardiovascular Surgery Department
Makiminato Chuo Hospital began its first surgical operation in 1977 and since have performed operations for cardiac valvular diseases, ischemic heart diseases, congenital cardiac diseases, aortic aneurysms. etc. We now work with cardiovascular medicine department to perform CRT operation for patient with deteriorated cardiac function.
In 2012, we moved to a new hospital building equipped with hybrid operation rooms. With this first of its kind operation rooms in Okinawa, we began minimally invasive operations for aortic aneurysms. In 2015, we introduced MICS for valvular diseases. Also in 2012, we established the Vascular Access Center to begin AV fistula/graft constructions, and in 2015 began radio-frequency ablation treatment for the increased cases of varicose veins. In 2020, low-pain endovenous injection treatment was introduced.
Our Missions
We endeavor to provide treatment for the benefits of the patient.
- We will proactively introduce advanced treatments.
- We will always adhere to safety first principle.
- We will always consider the best treatment option for the patient.
- As surgeons, we will give our very best to treat each and every single case.
- As doctors, we will attend to each and every person individually.
Our Surgeons
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Chair of Board of Directors Dr. SUGAMA, Moriichi
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Professional Credentials |
The Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery Japanese Surgical Association Japanese Society of Autologous Blood Transfusion Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery Board certified occupational physician of Japan Medical Association The Japanese Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation European Association For Cardio-Thoracic Surgery |
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Academic Background |
Tokushima University, Class of 1979 |
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Hobbies |
Marathon, Painting |
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Publications |
医療Webメディア メディカルノート (March 2018) |
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President Dr. UEZU, Toru
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Professional Credentials |
Ph.D. in Medical Science (University of the Ryukyus, Medical Paper No. 151) Board certified doctor of Japan Surgical Society Board certified instructor of Japan Surgical Society Board certified doctor of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery Board certified cardiovascular surgical specialist of the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery Board certified surgical specialist of Japan Surgical Society Clinical instructor of the Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Board certified angiology specialist of the Japanese College of Angiology |
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Academic Background |
University of the Ryukyus, Class of 1989 |
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Medical Specialties |
Cardiovascular surgery MICS AV fistula/graft construction Varicose veins |
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Hobbies |
Many many |
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Director Dr. ARAKAKI, Ryoko
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Professional Credentials |
Board certified surgical specialist of Japan Surgical Society Board certified cardiovascular surgical specialist of the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery EVAR/TEVAR surgeon |
Statistics
| Procedures | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Valvular disease | 21 | 21 | 14 |
| CABG (Ischemic heart disease) | 11 | 10 | 3 |
| Aortic aneurysm | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Valvular disease + CABG | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Valvular disease + Arotic aneurysm | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| CABG + Aortic aneurysm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valvular disease + CABG +Aortic aneurysm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (Performed in conjunction with the arrhythmia treatment) | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Other heart-related surgery | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stent graft interpolation | 22 | 20 | 7 |
| Varicose veins (Endovenous thermal ablation) | 47 | 62 | 26 |
| Dialysis shunt related surgery | 134 | 125 | 214 |
| Others | 10 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 251 | 253 | 286 |
