Republic of Korea, Seoul
Breast cancer Treatment in Ewha Womans University Medical Center
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About the clinic
Breast‑conserving surgery or total mastectomy is offered at Ewha Womans University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. The all‑inclusive price ranges from USD 10,000 to 42,001. The clinic is JCI‑accredited and has a multidisciplinary team that manages each case.
Procedure Overview
The surgery removes cancerous tissue from the breast while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. If the tumor is large or located near the nipple, a total mastectomy may be recommended. Both options are performed under general anesthesia and take several hours.
Breast‑conserving surgery, also called lumpectomy, removes the tumor with a margin of healthy tissue. It preserves most of the breast shape and often results in shorter recovery. Total mastectomy removes the entire breast and may be chosen for larger or multiple tumors. Immediate implant reconstruction can restore breast volume in a single operation, reducing the need for later surgeries.
Combined Techniques
A sentinel lymph node biopsy can be done at the same time to check for cancer spread. Sentinel node biopsy identifies the first lymph node that may contain cancer, helping to avoid unnecessary full node removal. For patients who choose mastectomy, a nipple‑sparing approach with immediate implant reconstruction is available.
Hospital Stay and Recovery
Hospitalization lasts 5–7 days after a mastectomy and 10–12 days after nipple‑sparing surgery with reconstruction. Recovery follows standard post‑operative protocols. Pain medication and wound care are provided by the nursing staff. Pain is controlled with medication and the nursing team checks you regularly.
What the All‑Inclusive Package Covers
The price includes every diagnostic and hospital service needed for safe treatment.
- Laboratory blood tests
- ECG
- Urine analysis
- PET‑CT (torso)
- CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
- Breast MRI with contrast
- Bilateral mammography
- Chest X‑ray
- Pre‑operative consultations and examinations
- Hospitalization (5–12 days depending on procedure)
- Post‑operative follow‑up
Additional Support
Pre‑operative imaging includes mammography, breast MRI, PET‑CT, and CT scans to map disease extent. The hospital uses modern operating rooms equipped with advanced imaging tools. Patients stay in private rooms with daily nurse visits. International coordinators arrange airport transfers and hotel bookings. All reports are provided in English for easy understanding.
Why Choose This Center
JCI accreditation guarantees international safety standards. A multidisciplinary team ensures coordinated care from diagnosis to follow‑up. All‑inclusive pricing removes hidden costs and simplifies budgeting.
If you want more information, contact the center to discuss your case and next steps.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CT of the chest | $284.61 | |
| Consultation with an oncologist | $27.78 | |
| PET/CT | $982.59 - $1185.89 | |
| Scintigraphy | $210.07 | |
| Consultation with a thoracic surgeon | $27.78 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy for breast cancer | $2200 - $2700 | |
| Radiotherapy for breast cancer | $17360 - $25000 | |
| Breast cancer surgery | $9300 - $15100 | |
| Mastectomy | $8809.45 - $10842.4 | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Thyroid resection | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request | |
| Removal of colon cancer | Price on request |
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Joint Commission International certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
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Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek
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Ewha Womans University Medical Center: more details about the clinic
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Ewha Woman's University Medical Center (EUMC) was founded in 1887. This is the first hospital in South Korea where only women are treated.
The clinic works in cooperation with the country's largest Women's University Ewha. Thanks to it, the hospital has modern equipment, and its doctors regularly undergo training.
Ewha Strong Points
- Sparing treatment. Surgeons perform minimally invasive operations through small incisions or through natural holes (vagina, anus). Thanks to that, tissues are injured marginally, and there are almost no scars on the woman's body.
- Equipment. The clinic is equipped with the latest model of the da Vinci robot for high-precision operations, the newest 128-slice PET/CT, which can detect tumors up to 2 mm in diameter (which is equal to a rice grain).
Ewha Hospital In Figures
Awards And Achievements Of Ewha University Hospital
- 3 years in a row the hospital takes the 1st place in the national competition "Quality of Services". The ranking is based on patient feedback.
- From 2009 to 2017, Ewha Medical Center won the "Best Brand" nomination.
- The hospital is recognized as the best one in the country for the colon cancer treatment by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korea.
Ewha Hospital Video Presentation
Robotic Surgery Center
Doctors of the center provide robotic operations to treat the uterine and thyroid cancer.
The department is equipped with the latest Da Vinci robot model with a high-resolution 3D-HD camera. The surgeon sees the area of operation super precisely and performs it as accurately as possible.
The team of the clinic first in the world made the robotic gynecological intervention through a small single incision (usually doctors make 3-4 incisions).
Robotic surgery at Ewha
Breast and Thyroid Cancer Center
The department's team consists of oncologists, mammologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and plastic surgeons.
Doctors specialize in organ saving and minimally invasive operations through small incisions. They select the most sparing surgery method to keep the beauty of the female body.
In some cases, the doctor has to remove a significant part of the breast tumor with following mammoplasty.
Bladder Cancer Center
This is the only center in South Korea where doctors install artificial bladders (according to the Ewha hospital data).
This procedure helps patients return their healthy everyday life after the removal of the cancer-affected bladder. Surgeons create the artificial organ from the small intestine tissue, and that's why it is not rejected by the organism.
Radiotherapy in Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital
Joint Replacement Center
The Ewha Endoprosthetic Center is the largest in South Korea due to the number of operations performed.
Orthopedics of the department have developed an artificial hip joint "Proxima", which does not require cement for fastening (according to the clinic data). This implant prevents the erasing and destruction of the bone after the operation.
The doctors also specialize in complicated joint replacements. They perform a procedure by patients with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Accommodation
Patients live in the chosen ward — single, double, or VIP.
Most operations are minimally invasive, so there is no need for extended hospitalization. In such cases, the patient stays in one of the hotels near the hospital. The price of hotel accommodation is from $60 to $250 per night.
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Асель • Plastic Surgery Consultation Kazakhstan
Jan 16, 2020
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"I am satisfied with the clinic and the medical coordinators of Bookimed
Mom could not make an accurate diagnosis, and we decided to be examined in Korea. I left a request in bookimed. And what surprised immediately rang. I told you how, all the tests that were done, and I was advised by the Ehwa clinic. We immediately agreed and signed up with a mammologist. Everything is clean in the clinic, all doctors, all medical staff are qualified, and very friendly. The translator was with my mother all the time, and he explained everything very clearly. They quickly took the tests, and immediately established a diagnosis, they said it was necessary to do the operation. The operation lasted 5 hours (general preparation, etc.) after the operations in the clinic 10 days. They did everything neatly, everything had almost healed. I am satisfied with the clinic and the medical coordinators of Bookimed. Thank you all very much!
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I'm very pleased with the service. Reliable and fast!
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Дарья • Infertility Russian Federation
May 22, 2019
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"The tests were taken immediately"
We were met by two girls - translators, very friendly. The husband was examined, the tests were taken immediately. Since the results should have been ready only in a week, we paid for another consultation with the doctor, to which the girl-translator went instead of us. The results were delayed for a couple of days.
In general, the impression of visiting the clinic remained positive.
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Well done girls! Thank you very much for your help!
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Асель • Plastic Surgery Consultation Kazakhstan
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I am very pleased at the service. Reliable and fast!1071, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu,Seoul 158- 710 Korea
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