Soseikai General Hospital Reports on One Year of Progress with New Neurosurgery System
Soseikai General Hospital in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, has significantly enhanced its acute neurosurgical care system over the year starting April 2025. Key developments include the launch of the 'KSN team' led by Dr. Kimishige Noda, the establishment of a doctor-direct 'Stroke Hotline,' the opening of a specialized Stroke Care Unit (SCU), and an increase to eight full-time neurosurgeons. Through these initiatives, the hospital aims to realize its commitment to 'no-refusal stroke care,' available 24/7, 365 days a year.
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Soseikai General Hospital (Fushimi-ku, Kyoto) has been developing a new structure in its neurosurgery department since April 2025. Over the past year, it has significantly strengthened its acute medical care system through the launch of the KSN team, the start of a stroke hotline, the opening of a Stroke Care Unit (SCU), and reinforcement of its initial emergency response system.
## Launch of the KSN Team (April 2025)
In April 2025, the new 'KSN (Kyoto Soseikai Neurosurgery) team,' led by Dr. Kimishige Noda, was launched. Dr. Noda was appointed as Vice Director and Chief of Neurosurgery, establishing a versatile treatment system that combines craniotomy, endovascular therapy, and endoscopic procedures. The team aims to provide 'no-refusal medical care' for acute stroke patients, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For collaborations with local clinics, the hospital emphasizes trust through prompt responses, the assurance of completing treatment before referring patients back, and fostering easy-to-manage partnerships, while also focusing on training young doctors.
## Stroke Hotline Established (August 2025)
On August 1, 2025, the neurosurgery department launched a 'Stroke x Emergency Hotline.' This hotline enables doctors to respond directly to inquiries from patients and medical institutions, facilitating rapid decision-making and patient acceptance. By providing immediate, round-the-clock support for high-urgency stroke cases, the hospital reinforces its 'no-refusal' policy and strengthens regional medical cooperation.
## Stroke Care Unit (SCU) Opened (November 2025)
In November 2025, the hospital opened an SCU. The main significance of the SCU is that stroke physicians and dedicated nurses are on-site 24/7. This enables a specialized team to provide direct care at any time, establishing a seamless system from emergency transport to treatment. The unit offers optimal treatment tailored to each case, combining craniotomy, endovascular therapy, and endoscopic procedures.
## Expansion and Strengthening of the Medical Team
Over the past year, two full-time physicians have joined, bringing the neurosurgery department to a staff of eight full-time doctors. Few hospitals in Kyoto Prefecture have a neurosurgery department with eight or more full-time physicians, giving the hospital a team comparable in size to those at university hospitals. This has created the foundation for realizing 'no-refusal stroke care.' Furthermore, collaboration with two full-time neurologists provides a comprehensive system covering everything from acute stroke treatment to recurrence prevention. The assignment of SCU-dedicated nurses has also enhanced the multidisciplinary team-based medical care.
## Future Outlook
Soseikai General Hospital's neurosurgery department, centered around the KSN team, will continue to strengthen its SCU and hotline systems to fully realize 'no-refusal stroke care.' The hospital will further deepen its collaboration with regional medical institutions and promote its contribution to regional healthcare by building a trinity system of emergency medicine, specialized treatment, and education.
## Launch of the KSN Team (April 2025)
In April 2025, the new 'KSN (Kyoto Soseikai Neurosurgery) team,' led by Dr. Kimishige Noda, was launched. Dr. Noda was appointed as Vice Director and Chief of Neurosurgery, establishing a versatile treatment system that combines craniotomy, endovascular therapy, and endoscopic procedures. The team aims to provide 'no-refusal medical care' for acute stroke patients, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For collaborations with local clinics, the hospital emphasizes trust through prompt responses, the assurance of completing treatment before referring patients back, and fostering easy-to-manage partnerships, while also focusing on training young doctors.
## Stroke Hotline Established (August 2025)
On August 1, 2025, the neurosurgery department launched a 'Stroke x Emergency Hotline.' This hotline enables doctors to respond directly to inquiries from patients and medical institutions, facilitating rapid decision-making and patient acceptance. By providing immediate, round-the-clock support for high-urgency stroke cases, the hospital reinforces its 'no-refusal' policy and strengthens regional medical cooperation.
## Stroke Care Unit (SCU) Opened (November 2025)
In November 2025, the hospital opened an SCU. The main significance of the SCU is that stroke physicians and dedicated nurses are on-site 24/7. This enables a specialized team to provide direct care at any time, establishing a seamless system from emergency transport to treatment. The unit offers optimal treatment tailored to each case, combining craniotomy, endovascular therapy, and endoscopic procedures.
## Expansion and Strengthening of the Medical Team
Over the past year, two full-time physicians have joined, bringing the neurosurgery department to a staff of eight full-time doctors. Few hospitals in Kyoto Prefecture have a neurosurgery department with eight or more full-time physicians, giving the hospital a team comparable in size to those at university hospitals. This has created the foundation for realizing 'no-refusal stroke care.' Furthermore, collaboration with two full-time neurologists provides a comprehensive system covering everything from acute stroke treatment to recurrence prevention. The assignment of SCU-dedicated nurses has also enhanced the multidisciplinary team-based medical care.
## Future Outlook
Soseikai General Hospital's neurosurgery department, centered around the KSN team, will continue to strengthen its SCU and hotline systems to fully realize 'no-refusal stroke care.' The hospital will further deepen its collaboration with regional medical institutions and promote its contribution to regional healthcare by building a trinity system of emergency medicine, specialized treatment, and education.