Greetingfrom

ProfessorandChairman:

Osamu Ukimura, MD., PhD.
Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
University Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine is located at thecenter of the Japanese-thousand-years ancient capital, Kyoto, Japan. It is a beautiful historical place between theKamogawa River and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. In the east side over the scenic Kamo River, we can see Mount
Hiei and Daimonji in Higashiyama Mountain range. Department of Urology of Kyoto Prefectural University ofMedicine has over-55-years history, established in 1964. I joined our department 31 years ago and since then over
150 urological members have been active at affiliated hospitals in mainly Kyoto as well as Shiga, and Osaka
prefecture. We cherish “love of humanity”, “dream” and “harmonious cooperation” and are involved with medicalcare, research and human resource development. Under the staffs of our department who all are board certified
urologist, a lot of talented young urologists are gathering to create own dream and future.

Outpatient care
Urology is a special field covering the organs of the urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra) and the malereproductive system (prostate, testis and penis etc.) The diseases related to the adrenal gland and theretroperitoneum are also an object for urology. There are variety of diseases in the field of urology, such as urologicalcancers (prostate cancer, renal cancer, urothelial cancer and testicular cancer etc.) and urinary dysfunction (benign
prostate hyperplasia, overactive bladder and urinary incontinence etc.). Furthermore, urology also encompasses
female urology, pediatric urology, male sexual dysfunction, male infertility, urinary infection and urinary stone. In
our department, professional staffs in each fields can manage a wide range of urological diseases in specialty
outpatient clinic. A woman doctor is always in charge of outpatient clinic for female urology.

Medical and surgical treatment
Urology is a part of surgery and our department can offer a variety of options including the state-of-the-art
treatment as well as the standardized medicine and surgery while considering the efficacy, safety and invasivenessof treatment, and quality of life for patients. For examples, there are a lot of options such as robot assisted surgery,laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic surgery, highly difficult open surgery, urinary diversion, percutaneous cancer
targeted therapy, new medical treatment, new function-sparing therapy, the latest radiation therapy, active
surveillance and palliative care. We can provide accurate information in order for patients to select the best option
in their own situations. I believe that patients’ proactive decision (adherence) is one of the most important keys that
leads to the success of the treatment.

ResearchWe have devoted ourselves to clinical and basic research in each specialized field, by which we have discovered
innovative solutions to limitations of current medicine and newly emerged problems to be solved. As a consequence,
we have discovered and reported the latest medical technology and the latest result of basic research, and made ourbest effort to internationally impact on the world. Our department can be characterized by our special environment
and experience where we are able to conduct an international exchange and collaborative research with foreign
medical institutions.

Contact information:
Fax: +81-75-251-5598
e-mail: uro1@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp