Republic of Korea, Seoul
Yoon Sik Kang
Gibbeum General Hospital has performed 40,000+ hernia surgeries using the specialized Kang Repair mesh-free technique. This method uses the patient's own tissue to achieve a 0.5% recurrence rate and chronic pain levels under 0.5%. The clinic offers a one-day system where diagnosis, surgery, and discharge happen within 24 hours. Patients can choose robot-assisted options or local anesthesia to avoid general anesthesia. Most patients return to work within 3 days. The hospital is Korea's only government-certified surgical-specialized general hospital.
