Prof. Masatoshi Makuuchi
Hepatobiliary Surgery — Liver Surgery
Tokyo, Japan
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Prof. Masatoshi Makuuchi is a world-renowned Japanese liver surgeon, described in the surgical literature as a "living legend in surgery". A graduate of the University of Tokyo School of Medicine, he has served as president of the Japanese Red Cross Medical Center in Tokyo and is publicly credited with pioneering techniques in modern hepatobiliary surgery.
His publicly reported areas of practice centre on liver and hepatobiliary surgery. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
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Experience
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Hospital Affiliations
- • Japanese Red Cross Medical Center
Conditions Treated
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- 1. How many of my specific procedure have you performed, and what are your outcomes?
- 2. Are you board-certified in Hepatobiliary Surgery, and may I see your credentials?
- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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