There are few outpatient clinics where you can consult about robotic cardiac surgery in the central and northern part of Okinawa Prefecture.
We will open a robotic heart surgery outpatient clinic to provide information on minimally invasive treatments.
The clinic is open on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, but please contact us in advance as some days are closed.
What is robotic cardiac surgery?
Robotic surgery is surgery performed while a doctor operates a robot. Robots do not perform surgery automatically.
- Smaller wound and less pain: Because only a few small holes, several centimeters in size, are made, there is less bleeding and postoperative pain is significantly reduced compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
- Early social reintegration: Because there is less stress on the body (invasiveness), the hospital stay is shorter and you can expect to return to your daily life or work sooner.
What kind of things can you discuss?
Dr. Akihiko Yamauchi, who actually performs the surgery, will carefully answer your questions and concerns such as "I have been told that I have a heart disease and am wondering if I need surgery" or "I want to know if robotic surgery is suitable for me."
- For valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, etc.Adapted diagnosis for robotic surgery
- Details of the surgeryAdvantages and disadvantages Detailed explanation about
Do you have any of these symptoms or concerns?
We will provide a detailed explanation for those who have such concerns.
- heart surgeryneeded in the future That's what I was told, but I'm worried.
- heart surgeryAlready needed However, they are unable to proceed due to anxiety about the pain and the length of the hospital stay.
Information on outpatient treatment
- Medical treatment date and time: the first and third Fridays of each month (1-2 times a month, reservations required)
We may be closed on some days, so please contact us in advance. - Doctor in charge: Dr. Akihiko Yamauchi (Yuuai Medical Center Director of Cardiac Surgery)
- Treatment location: Okinawa Kita Anshin Internal Medicine Clinic