Prostate Cancer Surgeries Now Completed In-House
Soseikai General Hospital introduced the 'Da Vinci Xi' surgical robot and began performing robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeries in March 2026, allowing patients to complete their treatment locally.
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A care-mix hospital seamlessly supporting everything from critical care to advanced medicine, recovery, and nursing.
In Japan's facing hyper-aging society, there is a growing importance for a medical system that can support everything from treatment to recovery and daily life thereafter while minimizing physical strain.
Soseikai General Hospital (Main Hospital: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Chairman: Nagaaki Tsuda) introduced the surgical assist robot 'Da Vinci Xi' focusing on the surgery and urology departments, and performed its first robotic-assisted surgery in March 2026.
This establishes a system where surgeries for prostate cancer and other conditions, which were previously referred to other hospitals, can now be completed in-house, contributing to the further enhancement of highly acute medical care in the local community.
■ The Importance of Prostate Cancer Treatment, Prevalent in Men
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in Japan, and its incidence is expected to increase further. On the other hand, it is a disease where surgical cure is highly anticipated if detected early and treated appropriately. Therefore, there is a need to establish a medical system where high-quality surgeries can be received at the appropriate time.
■ 'Surgeries That Couldn't Be Done' Are Now Completed In-House
Previously, our hospital referred patients requiring robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer to other institutions.
With this new installation, it has become possible to handle everything from diagnosis to surgery and post-operative management consistently in-house.
For patients, this offers benefits such as:
- Reduced burden of traveling long distances for hospital visits
- Continuous treatment within the local community
- An environment where it is easier to receive support from family
■ Robotic Surgery System Led by Highly Experienced Specialists
Robotic-assisted surgeries at our hospital will be conducted primarily by Dr. Nobuki Hayashi, a urologist.
Dr. Hayashi has a proven track record of performing prostate cancer surgeries using the 'Da Vinci' system at other hospitals, and he will perform surgeries based on his wealth of experience.
Furthermore, as a board-certified specialist of the Japanese Urological Association and a certified proctor for robotic-assisted surgery by the Japanese Society of Endourology and Robotics, he also possesses experience in a leading and instructional role.
■ Robotic-Assisted Surgeries Commenced in March 2026
Our hospital began performing robotic-assisted surgeries in March 2026. Through team medicine where doctors, nurses, and clinical engineers collaborate, we conduct surgeries under a system that prioritizes safety above all else. Minimally invasive robotic surgery, which is gentle even on the elderly, offers expectations for reduced blood loss, decreased post-operative pain, and faster recovery, making it a low-burden treatment for those whose physical strength is easily compromised.
In Japan's facing hyper-aging society, there is a growing importance for a medical system that can support everything from treatment to recovery and daily life thereafter while minimizing physical strain.
Soseikai General Hospital (Main Hospital: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Chairman: Nagaaki Tsuda) introduced the surgical assist robot 'Da Vinci Xi' focusing on the surgery and urology departments, and performed its first robotic-assisted surgery in March 2026.
This establishes a system where surgeries for prostate cancer and other conditions, which were previously referred to other hospitals, can now be completed in-house, contributing to the further enhancement of highly acute medical care in the local community.
■ The Importance of Prostate Cancer Treatment, Prevalent in Men
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in Japan, and its incidence is expected to increase further. On the other hand, it is a disease where surgical cure is highly anticipated if detected early and treated appropriately. Therefore, there is a need to establish a medical system where high-quality surgeries can be received at the appropriate time.
■ 'Surgeries That Couldn't Be Done' Are Now Completed In-House
Previously, our hospital referred patients requiring robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer to other institutions.
With this new installation, it has become possible to handle everything from diagnosis to surgery and post-operative management consistently in-house.
For patients, this offers benefits such as:
- Reduced burden of traveling long distances for hospital visits
- Continuous treatment within the local community
- An environment where it is easier to receive support from family
■ Robotic Surgery System Led by Highly Experienced Specialists
Robotic-assisted surgeries at our hospital will be conducted primarily by Dr. Nobuki Hayashi, a urologist.
Dr. Hayashi has a proven track record of performing prostate cancer surgeries using the 'Da Vinci' system at other hospitals, and he will perform surgeries based on his wealth of experience.
Furthermore, as a board-certified specialist of the Japanese Urological Association and a certified proctor for robotic-assisted surgery by the Japanese Society of Endourology and Robotics, he also possesses experience in a leading and instructional role.
■ Robotic-Assisted Surgeries Commenced in March 2026
Our hospital began performing robotic-assisted surgeries in March 2026. Through team medicine where doctors, nurses, and clinical engineers collaborate, we conduct surgeries under a system that prioritizes safety above all else. Minimally invasive robotic surgery, which is gentle even on the elderly, offers expectations for reduced blood loss, decreased post-operative pain, and faster recovery, making it a low-burden treatment for those whose physical strength is easily compromised.