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Advance in phlebology in Japan
1Second Department of Surgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Summary
Research in phlebology is growing in Japan, evidenced by increasing participation in the Japanese Society of Phlebology meetings and a significant international congress. Government initiatives also support advancements in vascular and venous disease research.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Phlebology
- Angiology
- Lymphology
Background:
- Vascular surgery research is advancing in Japan, with a growing number of researchers.
- Phlebology research in Japan faces challenges due to fewer specialists compared to the West, potentially linked to a lower perceived incidence of severe venous diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the progress and growth of phlebology in Japan.
- To underscore the impact of international and governmental support on the field.
Main Methods:
- Tracking participation in the Japanese Society of Phlebology annual meetings since 1980.
- Observing the outcomes of the 9th World Congress of Phlebology held in Kyoto in 1986.
- Noting the establishment of a government study group for angiology, including phlebology and lymphology, in 1985.
Main Results:
- A gradual increase in attendees at the Japanese Society of Phlebology meetings since 1980.
- The 9th World Congress of Phlebology in Kyoto stimulated Japanese phlebologists and attracted 600 international participants.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare's study group has provided a foundation for phlebology advancements.
Conclusions:
- International events and governmental support are significantly boosting the field of phlebology in Japan.
- These factors are expected to enhance the overall level of phlebology research and practice in Japan.