Distal Pancreatectomy in Republic of Korea: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2024

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Lee, Kyu Taek

Professor Kyu Taek Lee is a top gastroenterologist from South Korea, specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers. He is a Gastroenterology specialist at Samsung Medical Center and has degrees from Hanyang University College of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital. He is also a member of The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and The Korean Society of Gastroenterology.

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Dong Wook Choi

Dr. is a graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine and completed specialty training at Seoul National University Hospital, including a Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. He also holds a degree from Kyoto University College of Medicine and is a member of several professional medical societies, including the Korean Medical Association, Korean Surgical Society, and Korean Society for the Research of Liver Cancer.

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Jong Kyun Lee

Prof. Jong Kyun Lee is a highly experienced gastroenterologist specializing in the management of pancreatic, bile duct and gallbladder cancers, pancreatitis, and gallstones. He has worked at Samsung Medical Center and holds degrees from the Seoul National University College of Medicine and the University of California. He is a member of several organizations, including The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and The Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

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Choi Han Yong

Oncosurgeon, Head of Samsung Department of Urology

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Fast Facts about Distal Pancreatectomy

Distal Pancreatectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the body and tail of the pancreas, often performed to treat pancreatic tumors.

Pros: Less invasive than the Whipple procedure, with a shorter operating time and reduced recovery period. Laparoscopic options available, reducing scarring and hospital stay.
Cons: Potential for diabetes if a significant portion of the pancreas is removed. Risk of spleen removal, which can affect immune function.
Effectiveness: 80% success rate in removing tumors with minimal complications.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Tumors located in the body or tail of the pancreas, non-metastatic pancreatic cancer, or cystic lesions.
Prices: View costs of other techniques