Procedures, medical treatment, and research. You can challenge yourself anywhere.
Joined the Bureau in 2019
Kana Ito
Ito Kana
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Please tell us about your progress to date.
I am a graduate of Kobe University and when I was a student, I wanted to be a gastroenterological surgeon. At JCHO Osaka Hospital, where I did my initial training, I was scheduled to rotate in surgery at the end of my first year of residency, but I was strongly attracted to the gastroenterology program I experienced in April of my first year.
Witnessing young doctors using endoscopes to quickly stop bleeding, treat early-stage cancer, and even delicately thread wires through the tiny duodenal papilla, I felt that I wanted to become a doctor who could perform a variety of procedures with a single endoscope, and decided to pursue a career in gastroenterology.
After that, I did my postdoctoral training at Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital and Toyonaka Municipal Hospital. Although my days were busy, I became interested in the biliopancreatic region, especially in the field of gastroenterology, as I was taught by enthusiastic and patient-oriented doctors who specialized in the biliopancreatic region.
After completing the second semester of training, I often work as a ward physician at Osaka University Hospital, but I wanted to further specialize in the biliopancreatic region, so I did two years of training at the Osaka International Cancer Center. I was able to be involved in the treatment of a large number of cancer patients, which is difficult to experience in a city hospital, and I learned a lot from doctors who have been engaged in cancer treatment for many years about how to balance treatment effects and side effects, as well as about the concept and techniques of biliopancreatic endoscopic treatment.
After that, I worked as a ward physician at Osaka University Hospital for one year, and I decided that I wanted to deepen my understanding of oncology and biliopancreatic care, which I had been involved in, from the field of basic research as well, so I entered graduate school. I am currently in my first year of graduate school, and although there are many things that are new to me and confusing, I am able to engage in pancreatic cancer research, which is what I am most interested in, and I am very fulfilled every day.
Witnessing young doctors using endoscopes to quickly stop bleeding, treat early-stage cancer, and even delicately thread wires through the tiny duodenal papilla, I felt that I wanted to become a doctor who could perform a variety of procedures with a single endoscope, and decided to pursue a career in gastroenterology.
After that, I did my postdoctoral training at Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital and Toyonaka Municipal Hospital. Although my days were busy, I became interested in the biliopancreatic region, especially in the field of gastroenterology, as I was taught by enthusiastic and patient-oriented doctors who specialized in the biliopancreatic region.
After completing the second semester of training, I often work as a ward physician at Osaka University Hospital, but I wanted to further specialize in the biliopancreatic region, so I did two years of training at the Osaka International Cancer Center. I was able to be involved in the treatment of a large number of cancer patients, which is difficult to experience in a city hospital, and I learned a lot from doctors who have been engaged in cancer treatment for many years about how to balance treatment effects and side effects, as well as about the concept and techniques of biliopancreatic endoscopic treatment.
After that, I worked as a ward physician at Osaka University Hospital for one year, and I decided that I wanted to deepen my understanding of oncology and biliopancreatic care, which I had been involved in, from the field of basic research as well, so I entered graduate school. I am currently in my first year of graduate school, and although there are many things that are new to me and confusing, I am able to engage in pancreatic cancer research, which is what I am most interested in, and I am very fulfilled every day.
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Please tell us about your reasons for joining the Bureau.
I am from Osaka and decided to join the Department of Gastroenterology at Osaka University because I wanted to work in my hometown, Osaka. Osaka University has a large number of affiliated hospitals, and I was greatly attracted to the fact that I could study in a diverse environment.
Before joining the department, I was partly concerned that it might be difficult for non-Osaka University graduates to get personnel and other requests approved, but in fact this was not the case at all, and I was warmly accepted regardless of my university of origin. In fact, however, this was not the case at all, and I was warmly accepted regardless of my university background. I would like to encourage professors from universities other than Osaka University to consider joining our department with confidence!
Before joining the department, I was partly concerned that it might be difficult for non-Osaka University graduates to get personnel and other requests approved, but in fact this was not the case at all, and I was warmly accepted regardless of my university of origin. In fact, however, this was not the case at all, and I was warmly accepted regardless of my university background. I would like to encourage professors from universities other than Osaka University to consider joining our department with confidence!
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Tell us about what attracts you to gastroenterology.
I feel that one of the most appealing aspects of gastroenterology is the depth of endoscopic care. The ability to perform direct treatment using endoscopes, such as hemostasis, early-stage cancer treatment, and ERCP, is very rewarding. The more one learns the techniques, the more interesting endoscopy becomes. On the other hand, in order to save patients, it is not enough to say that "endoscopy is fun"; we must continue to improve our techniques every day. Endoscopic techniques are never finished, and the fact that you can continue to pursue them throughout your career as a physician is very appealing.
In addition, the Department of Gastroenterology has a very large number of patients, some of whom are very sick, and it is impossible for me to handle them all on my own. For this reason, a culture of mutual team support is naturally formed. I feel that the attitude of all gastroenterologists working together to provide the best possible medical care to patients leads to very strong teamwork.
In addition to the fun of endoscopic care, I think this kind of cooperation is one of the major attractions of the gastroenterology department.
In addition, the Department of Gastroenterology has a very large number of patients, some of whom are very sick, and it is impossible for me to handle them all on my own. For this reason, a culture of mutual team support is naturally formed. I feel that the attitude of all gastroenterologists working together to provide the best possible medical care to patients leads to very strong teamwork.
In addition to the fun of endoscopic care, I think this kind of cooperation is one of the major attractions of the gastroenterology department.
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Message to Students and Residents
Gastroenterology is a dynamic department that provides aggressive treatment using endoscopes, but it is also a very deep and challenging department, with many situations in which patients are treated while carefully considering complex pathological conditions and drug selection.
In addition, the Department of Gastroenterology at Osaka University Hospital and its affiliated hospitals is staffed by many teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching and cheerful. I myself was supported by many doctors when I was struggling in terms of medical treatment and techniques, and I was able to grow.
Why don't you join us and work at the Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka University?
In addition, the Department of Gastroenterology at Osaka University Hospital and its affiliated hospitals is staffed by many teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching and cheerful. I myself was supported by many doctors when I was struggling in terms of medical treatment and techniques, and I was able to grow.
Why don't you join us and work at the Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka University?