Welcome to a world where expertise meets compassion, led by Dr. Takuro Inoue, MD, PhD. With a robust foundation of over three decades in neurosurgery, Dr. Inoue's journey commenced in 1991, covering the full gamut from emergency interventions to tackling the complexities of cerebrovascular diseases. A pivotal encounter with his mentor, the esteemed Dr. Takanori Fukushima, MD, DMSc, marked a transformative phase in his career, steering his focus towards mastering the intricacies of brain tumor surgery and microvascular decompression.
Boasting a milestone of over 6,000 successful surgeries, Dr. Inoue is not just a surgeon; he is a pioneer who believes in tailoring the healing journey to the unique story of each patient. He meticulously factors in age, health, and specific medical conditions to craft the most effective, personalized surgical strategies. Dive into an exceptional care experience where your health and well-being are paramount, under the skilled hands of Dr. Inoue. Join us on a journey to recovery, where innovative neurosurgery is infused with a touch of humanity and precision at every step.
For patients with benign brain tumors located at the base of the skull, such as vestibular schwannomas and meningiomas, achieving complete removal is the optimal course of action. However, attempting to entirely excise these tumors can present substantial risks to the patient's health. At Koto Memorial Hospital, we advocate for a balanced approach that combines partial surgical removal of the tumor with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. This method significantly reduces the risk of complications. Gamma Knife treatment, a cornerstone of our practice, is a non-invasive procedure that uses precisely focused radiation beams to target and control tumor growth, ensuring the preservation of surrounding healthy tissue without the need for any incisions.
For years, I have dedicated my expertise to microvascular decompression, offering relief for patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. Utilizing advanced pre-operative imaging techniques, including 3D reconstruction, I can ensure safer surgical procedures. This technology allows for a detailed visualization of nerves and blood vessels before surgery, leading to reduced operative time and enabling effective decompression with minimal intervention.
Situated in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, Koto Memorial Hospital is a symbol of medical excellence located between the bustling city of Nagoya and the historic Kyoto. We are committed to providing top-tier medical services and offering a heartfelt welcome to patients from all over the world. For our international visitors, the optimal travel path involves flying into either Tokyo or Osaka airport and then taking a Shinkansen superexpress train to Maibara station. From there, our hospital is readily accessible.
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Head director, Neurosurgery, Koto Memorial Hospital
Executive Officer of Koto Memorial Hospital
Clinical Instructor, Shiga University of Medical Sciences
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Andalusia Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt
Consultant Neurosurgeon, National Brain Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
Clinical experience in neurosurgery since 1991.
Residency program in the Shiga University of Medical Science, Osaka Saiseikai Hospital, Kyoto Okamoto Hospital for general neurosurgery. Post-doctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Clinical experiences in Vancouver General Hospital until 1998. Dedicated in Skull base surgery, microvascular decompression, and radiosurgery since 2004 with many clinical cases with Prof. Takanori Fukushima, MD, DMSc, Duke University. Currently, performing skull base surgery, microvascular decompression for domestic and international patients at Koto Memorial Hospital.
An educational project including clinics and surgery in developing countries is another ongoing clinical practice.
1991.3 | Shiga University of Medical Science, Japan |
1997.4 | University of British Columbia, Canada |
1999.3 | Post Graduate School of University of Shiga Medical Science, Japan |
1991.4 | Neurosurgery, University of Shiga Medical Science Hospital |
1992.1 | Neurosurgery, Saiseikai Hospital, Osaka |
1995.4 | Okamoto General Hospital, Kyoto |
1997.4 | Vancouver General Hospital, Canada |
1998.10 | Hino Memorial Hospital, Shiga |
2004.12 | Koto Memorial Hospital, Shiga |
2015.2 | Consultant Neurosurgeon, Andalusia Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt |
2017.2 | Consultant Neurosurgeon, National Brain Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia |
2022.6 | Visiting Professor, National Brain Center Hospital |
Specialist in skull base surgery, facial spasm, trigeminal neuralgia, stereotactic radiosurgery
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