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Ewha Womans University Medical Center is a JCI-accredited women-only hospital founded in 1887. It specializes in breast, thyroid, and urogenital cancer care, plus joint replacement and robotic surgery. Affiliated with the country's largest women's university.
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Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.
Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is South Korea's leading facility for lumpectomy procedures, with top-tier oncoplastic specialists like Dr. Han Byoel Lee. Dr. Lee holds advanced degrees from Seoul National University and KAIST, specializing in breast cancer surgery. The hospital treats over 10,700 patients daily and maintains the highest cancer treatment standards in the country.
Seoul National University Hospital is where the President of South Korea receives treatment. Fully digital since 2004, it has the highest cancer treatment stats in the country. Best known for neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, and organ transplants.
Korea University Anam Hospital specializes in robotic-assisted lumpectomy, minimizing scarring and reducing blood loss for faster recovery. Dr. Jung Seung-pil, Director of the Breast Center, leads the team with extensive experience in breast surgery and precision medicine. The hospital attracts international patients for its advanced robotic techniques.
Korea University Anam Hospital created the world's first robotic oral thyroid cancer surgery, leaving no visible scars. It holds JCI accreditation for the fifth consecutive time. Main specialties include hematology/oncology, urology, colorectal surgery, and breast and endocrine surgery.
Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).
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Dr. Hyung Seok Park is a breast cancer specialist at Severance Hospital in Seoul. He formerly served as a consultant professor at Anderson University in the United States. Dr. Park specializes in breast cancer surgery and pharmaceutical treatments. He combines surgical expertise with research into hormonal and chemotherapy drugs.
Severance Hospital is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul. It specializes in radiosurgery, robotic surgery, cardiac surgery, and oncology.
The doctor is an expert in oncoplastic surgery and breast cancer, with extensive experience from prestigious institutions. The doctor holds an M.D. degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine and an M.S. degree in Surgery from the same institution. Additionally, the doctor earned a B.S. in biological sciences from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and a Ph.D. in Surgery from Seoul National University Graduate School.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korean centers like Korea University Anam Hospital specialize in robotic-assisted breast surgery that reduces scar size to 1/10 of traditional methods. While a mastectomy is often simpler for surgeons, choosing a center with oncoplastic expertise allows for nipple-sparing partial removals that maintain superior aesthetic symmetry.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: South Korea's results often stem from high volumes of breast-conserving surgeries. These are performed at specialised women's centres. Ewha Womans University Medical Center focuses specifically on aesthetic outcomes. The centre achieves clear surgical margins while minimising visible scarring. This combination of precision and volume allows Korean surgeons to match or exceed Western survival benchmarks.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: South Korea is a leader in digital oncology. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital was the first fully digital hospital. This tech-heavy approach allows for more precise radiation mapping. Patients should stay in Seoul for at least 4 weeks to complete their sessions safely.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Patients find that South Korea follows strict global protocols for breast-conserving surgery. Travel needs to be planned around the 3 to 4 weeks of sessions. Managing skin redness and fatigue is easier with the support of dedicated international coordinators.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Lumpectomy costs from _op_286_price_from_ to _op_286_price_to_. The real advantage in Seoul is the speed of care. Korea University Anam Hospital facilitates same-day consultation, testing, and admission for new oncology patients. This rapid pathway is a major benefit for international patients needing timely intervention.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Large government-affiliated centres are preferred for their deep surgical expertise and robotic options. Patients appreciate having complex mastectomies in the Republic of Korea. These procedures preserve sensation and achieve excellent cosmetic results.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: While many countries offer standard lumpectomy, South Korea leads in robotic breast surgery. Clinics like Korea University Anam Hospital have successfully reduced surgical scar sizes. The scars are now one-tenth the size of those from traditional methods. This approach is particularly effective for preserving nipple sensation. It also helps achieve superior cosmetic symmetry.
\nPatient Consensus: Patients find that Korean surgeons prioritise natural post-healing appearances through oncoplastic shaping. Many suggest requesting a joint consultation with a plastic surgeon for the best cosmetic outcome during cancer removal.
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Major Seoul hospitals like Gangnam Severance Hospital provide free interpreter services. This is vital for complex procedures like a lumpectomy. The surgery itself is precise. However, without a translator, international patients face significant difficulty with the billing and discharge paperwork.
\n\nPatient Consensus: Patients find that international departments at large Seoul hospitals make communication much smoother. This is especially true during consultations. They recommend choosing a hospital with a verified international clinic. This helps avoid dangerous miscommunications regarding surgical outcomes.
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\nBookimed Expert Insight: Australian clinics often treat lumpectomies as same-day discharge. However, South Korea's leading centres like Seoul National University Hospital prioritise longer observation. Data shows SNUH achieves a 91.9% breast cancer survival rate, exceeding many Western averages. Australian patients should choose a clinic providing 24/7 interpreters. This is because South Korean hospitals follow strict, multi-day post-op protocols that differ from the Australian outpatient model.
\nPatient Consensus: The first 3 days involve the most discomfort, but healing improves quickly by day 5. In South Korea, patients should expect longer observation periods and arrange for a medical interpreter to bridge communication gaps.
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Currency | South Korean Won (you also can pay for services in dollars) |
Best period for the trip | April, May & June or September, October & November. |
Language | Korean (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
Visa | none required for stays under 90 days or less |
Time difference with Europe | 9 hours |
Time difference with the USA | 9 hours |
Capital | Seoul |
Medical tourism center | Seoul |
Popular resorts | Gangwon-do, Gyeongju, Boseong, Jeju |
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