クリニカルフェロー研修後記NO.19｜外傷再建センター

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My six-month immersion at the Trauma Reconstruction Center of Shin-Yurigaoka General Hospital has been much more than a clinical rotation; it was a profound lesson in institutional excellence. As I balance my career between surgical oncology, advanced trauma, and hospital administration, my time in Japan provided a definitive blueprint for how a world-class surgical unit should operate.

While I came to Shin-Yurigaoka to refine my technical skills in complex trauma and pelvic reconstruction, I leave with a deeper understanding of surgical discipline. Under the mentorship of Prof. Sawaguchi and the senior faculty, I witnessed a surgical culture where "meticulousness" is not just a goal but a standard. The transition from managing musculoskeletal tumors in Thailand to reconstructing high-energy trauma in Japan allowed me to see the full spectrum of limb salvage. I learned that the secret to tackling the most chaotic fractures lies in the silence of preoperative planning, ensuring that every anatomical consideration and fixation strategy is accounted for before the first incision is made.

From the perspective of my background in hospital administration and leadership, the organizational efficiency of this center was a revelation. It is rare to see a healthcare environment where every stakeholder—from the professors to the junior staff, the nursing team, and the rehabilitation specialists—moves with such synchronized intent. The seamless integration of specialized services, particularly the collaboration in orthoplastic reconstruction, is a model of productivity I intend to advocate for in the Philippines. This fellowship reinforced my belief that the best patient outcomes result from high-functioning teams rather than the efforts of a single surgeon.

Beyond mastering the surgical techniques and external fixation, the heart of this fellowship was the camaraderie. I am immensely grateful to my fellow doctors and the entire department staff. Despite our different backgrounds, we found a common language in our shared dedication to patient recovery. The daily morning conferences and the shared moments outside the OR showed me that professional growth is inseparable from personal kindness.

To Dr. Sawaguchi and the entire team: thank you for welcoming me into your center and for showing me that a surgeon’s greatest tool is not just his hands, but his ability to lead and work within a team for the greater good of the patient. I am profoundly honored to have been part of the Shin-Yurigaoka family.