Emperor Empress Breast Cancer Removal Surgery Finished Expected to be discharged in a few days September 8 21:37
The Empress received a breast cancer removal operation at the University of Tokyo Hospital in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, and the operation was completed successfully. The metastasis was not found in the examination during the operation, so if it goes well, it is expected to be discharged in a few days.
The empress was able to undergo early breast cancer removal surgery at 10:00 am on the 8th in the operation room of the central clinic of the University of Tokyo.
The operation was performed in cooperation with the prefectural Shizuoka Cancer Center and mammary gland surgeons at the University of Tokyo Hospital.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, as scheduled, partial resection was performed to remove only the cancer and its surroundings, and the cancer that appeared to be less than 1 centimeter was removed with the surrounding tissue.
The degree of progression of cancer was judged to be stage 1 without changing from the preoperative results, and as a result of the pathological examination performed during the operation, no metastasis was found.
The emperor is expected to be discharged in a few days if the progress is smooth, and future treatment will be considered based on the results of pathological diagnosis that examines the excised tissue in detail.
On the 8th, prior to the surgery, the emperor and the eldest daughter, Kiyoko Kuroda visited the emperor's hospital room and were accompanied by the emperor who went to the operating room.
In the evening, the emperor visited the hospital again, visited the emperor, and was told by the doctor about the results of the surgery with Empress and Kuroda.
The Emperor and his wife expressed their gratitude for "thank you" because they seemed relieved after hearing that the transfer was not approved.
On the other hand, the Emperor and Empress received a report that the operation was successfully completed in the visited Akita Prefecture, and the emperor told them that they were feeling good. Similarly, Mr. and Mrs. Akishinomiya were able to convey their feelings of sympathy.