Best Colectomy (large bowel resection) Clinics in Republic of Korea: 7 Top-Rated Centers

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital performs colectomies using the BESTcare digital system to enhance surgical precision and safety. The procedure typically costs around $23,000–$27,000. The hospital specializes in abdominal surgery and treats 1.5 million patients annually across its multidisciplinary departments.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

Asan Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, performing nearly half of the country's heart transplants with a 90% success rate. The center treats over 11,800 outpatients daily and specializes in organ transplant procedures. For colectomy cases, patients benefit from the hospital's extensive experience in complex abdominal surgeries.

Gangnam Severance Hospital, JCI-accredited and specializing in oncology, performs colectomy procedures within its multidisciplinary medical center. The hospital was the first in South Korea to perform a lung transplant.

Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary center specializing in oncology, including colectomy procedures. The hospital serves 1.6 million outpatients annually and operates advanced oncology and rehabilitation centers.

Seoul National University Hospital performs 1,100+ colectomies annually with a 98% success rate. The procedure typically costs $14,000–$20,300. Dr. Han Byoel Lee, a Seoul National University graduate with advanced degrees in surgery and biological sciences, specializes in complex oncoplastic procedures. The hospital's digital systems and high patient volume ensure extensive experience in large bowel resections.

Korea University Anam Hospital specializes in robotic colectomy procedures, leveraging its expertise in minimally invasive cancer surgeries. Dr. Kim Jin, Director of the Training and Education Committee of the Korean Surgical Society and Vice President of the Korean Association of Robotic Surgeons, leads the team with extensive experience in colorectal surgery. The hospital's robotic techniques aim to reduce scarring and minimize blood loss for faster recovery.