KITAGAWA Yuko
Vice-President
School of Medicine General and Gastroenterological Surgery Professor
Research Overview
Research utilizing an approach based on the sentinel node theory. Analyzing the mechanisms of metastasis of lymph node cancers and their regulation. Applying microscopic metastasis and capillary blood cancer cell detection methods to realize individualized, multidisciplinary treatment mehthods for digestive organ cancers. Research into reactions to invasive surgery, and surgery-related infections.
Specialty
Gasteroenterology; surgical oncology; endoscopic surgery; multidisciplinary solid tumor therapy; surgical infections; bodily reactions to invasive surgery; sentinel node navigation surgery
Thesis Guide Qualification
Thesis Guide Qualification in the Graduate School of Medicine
Master/Doctor