Abstract
Dokkyo Medical University was established in 1973, and cerebrated 40 years anniversary last
year. Department of Neurologic Surgery was founded by Dr. Masakatsu Nagai, one of the
establishing members of Japanese Society of Neuro-Oncology. Dr. Phyo Kim is the current
chairman, who also serves as the president of Japanese Society of Spinal Surgery.
Dokkyo Neurologic Surgery is one of the largest neurosurgical practice in Japan, performing
850~900 surgical cases per year. Brain tumor surgeries are around 140-150 each year, about half of which are
malignant cases requiring adjuvant therapy to follow. 120-150 cases of Gamma Knife are also performed. The
institution has Gamma Knife, cyclotron-equipped PET Center, which allow state-of-the-art management for all
intracranial neoplasms. In addition, very active Pediatric Oncology Group is in close relationship to work with on
pediatric cases.
Routinely running a clinical molecular diagnosis unit, we offer best surgical expertise, accurate diagnosis, and best
treatment for patients with brain tumor.
Located at the geographical center of North Kanto Area in Japan, Dokkyo Medical University covers 2.5 million
population, and function as the final referral hospital in this lesion.
