Kenichi Shimada,MD,PhD
President of the Japan Society for Surgical Wound Care
(Professor of Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Kanazawa Medical University)
I am Kenichi Shimada from the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ,Kanazawa Medical School, and the 9th President of the Japan Society of Surgical Wound Care.
To the general public
The Japan Society of Surgical Wound Care is an organization of plastic surgeons dedicated to research and information exchange on the surgical treatment of wounds and wound healing.
Currently, moist wound therapy is the recommended approach for treating wounds and scars. In the past, wounds were typically dried, allowing a scab to form and the wound to heal beneath it. However, with modern moist therapy, wounds are covered with special adhesive bandages that promote a more rapid and aesthetic healing process. While it may seem as though pus is forming under the bandage during treatment, this method is actually faster, less painful, and leaves a more cosmetically pleasing result. This demonstrates how long-held beliefs in medical treatment can evolve dramatically through ongoing research and clinical findings.
The mission of the Japanese Society of Wound Surgery is to share knowledge from fundamental research and the latest clinical experiences on wounds and scarring with society. In recent years, as the population ages, there has been a rise in chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and sores in dialysis patients. Our society is at the forefront of exploring new treatments for these chronic, hard-to-heal ulcers.
We are committed to providing the public with up-to-date information on the most advanced wound care treatments. Our society's mascot, "Naorun," leads these efforts, and we have established May 5th as "Kids' Day is Kiz Care Day," which has been officially recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association. We have also published a "Guidebook on Wounds and Post-Injury Care" for the general public. We encourage everyone to take a look.
Dear members and medical professionals
The Japan Society of Surgical Wound Care was established in 2008, with Dr. Mikihiro Nozaki (Professor of Plastic Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University at the time) serving as its first president, to emphasize the role of plastic surgery as the primary department dealing with wounds. The society held its inaugural general meeting in Tokyo in January 2009. Since then, membership has grown from fewer than 500 members at its inception to 1,700 members over 16 years. During this time, the society was incorporated in 2009, published the first issue of its journal, "Wound," established and recognized a specialist certification system, launched a research grant program, issued various guidelines on wound management, and, in 2020, published the first English-language journal in the field of plastic surgery, the International Journal of Surgical Wound Care (IJSWC).
On January 1, 2024, the Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred. This disaster prompted deep reflection on how plastic surgeons should address both acute and chronic wounds. The Japan Society of Surgical Wound Care seeks to collaborate with the Japanese Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery on wound care initiatives during disasters. Furthermore, following discussions at the recent board meeting, we aim to propose concrete measures for addressing chronic wounds in home medical care. We greatly appreciate your continued guidance and support for the growth and development of this society.
The official character of the Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Japan Society for Surgical Wound Care, “Naorun”, is a fairy who heals wounds.