Rinku General Medical Center is a multispecialty hospital in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan. It treats adults and children across 16 departments. The clinic focuses on heart surgery, oncology, and emergency care. A standout program is its fully 3D endoscopic heart valve surgery, launched in June 2021. The team completed 50 cases in the first two years. Surgeons use small right-side incisions to speed up recovery.
The surgery center performed over 3,500 operations in 2025. The heart team completed 213 procedures that same year. The hospital holds Japan Council for Quality Health Care accreditation. It also maintains JMIP accreditation for international patients.
The facility uses the da Vinci Xi robotic system for precise resections. Over 90% of colorectal cancer surgeries use robotic or laparoscopic techniques. A dedicated International Center offers free medical interpretation. Staff speak English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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The facility uses the da Vinci Xi robotic system for precise resections. Over 90% of colorectal cancer surgeries use robotic or laparoscopic techniques. A dedicated International Center offers free medical interpretation. Staff speak English, Chinese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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