Professor KUROZUMI Kazuhiko

Clinical activity

• Brain tumors

Gliomas: Neuronavigation system, neurological monitoring, 5ALA chemical navigation, awake surgery
Meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, craniopharyingiomas, epidermoid cysts, chordomas, other skull base tumors : Skull base techniques
Pituitary adenoma: Mincrosurgery and endoscopic surgery

• Cerebrovascular disorders

Aneurysms: Clipping and coil embolization
Occlusive diseases: Carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting

• Functional neurosurgery

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other diseases
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia

Research activity

Stem cell-based gene therapies for malignant gliomas
Mechanisms of deep brain stimulation effects using Parkinson's disease models in rats and monkeys (anatomical, biochemical, behavioral, and functional studies using positron emission tomography)