Departments & Centers

Offers high level treatments using advanced facilities and techniques with a team of highly experienced specialists for diseases ranging from early stage kidney disease to dialysis for end-stage renal failure.

IUHW School of Medicine, Laboratory of Nephrology
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Highlights of the department

• Offers accurate diagnosis and treatment based on renal biopsy. Offers evidence-based treatments for acute kidney failure, chronic glomerulonephritis and chronic kidney failure by carrying out a world-class renal pathological diagnosis in coordination with the laboratory of pathology, Keio University.
• In addition to offering a high standard of dialysis for acute and chronic renal failure, the department also performs leukocytapheresis (LCAP) for inflammatory bowel diseases.
• Patients will be offered a detailed explanation of the merits of each treatment before selecting a treatment method. Those requiring dialysis may receive additional explanations using model equipment and be shown around facilities related to the treatment.
• Treatments such as the creation of internal shunts, catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis and internal shunt PTA (percutaneous trans-luminal angioplasty) will be offered in coordination with surgical departments in a timely fashion according to clinical need.

Other specialty fields and unique treatments

Peritoneal dialysis

A highly effective treatment, guidance and management system is in place based on hundreds of past treatment records including those from Keio University.

Constant vigilance related to hemodialysis

Ultrasound tests will be performed regularly after the placement of an internal shunt, in order to maintain as well as manage good vascular access.

Psychological care

Patient’s psychological and mental needs will be treated in coordination with the Psychosomatic Medicine Department.