Myongji Hospital is a multidisciplinary general hospital located in Goyang, South Korea, approximately 30 minutes from Seoul. The hospital provides medical services across a wide range of specialties, including cardiology and cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, organ transplantation, urology, liver diseases, women's health, robotic surgery, hair transplantation, and health check-ups.
The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.
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The hospital treats about 600,000 patients a year. It also operates an International Healthcare Center that assists overseas patients with appointment coordination, interpretation, medical consultations, treatment support, and follow-up care.
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Asan Medical Center, the largest multidisciplinary hospital in South Korea, performs nearly half of the country's organ transplants with a 90% success rate. The Pneumonectomy procedure typically costs between $30,850 and $39,650. The hospital treats over 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients daily, serving international patients from various regions.
Asan Medical Center is South Korea's largest multidisciplinary hospital, recognized by Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. It leads in organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. ISO-certified and KOIHA-accredited, it has Korea's highest number of organ transplants per KONOS data.
Gangnam Severance Hospital is the first in South Korea to perform lung transplants and holds JCI accreditation for international healthcare standards. The hospital's expertise in oncology supports specialized care for pneumonectomy cases.
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Severance Hospital at Yonsei University is a JCI-accredited multidisciplinary center specializing in complex thoracic procedures. The oncology department includes specialists with extensive experience in lung cancer treatment.
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is South Korea's leading cancer treatment center with 10,700 daily patients. The hospital specializes in complex thoracic surgeries including pneumonectomy, backed by state-of-the-art digital systems. Dr. Han Byoel Lee, an expert oncoplastic surgeon with advanced degrees from SNU and KAIST, brings extensive surgical expertise to the team.
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.
Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.
\nHe earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”
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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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Why do patients choose the Republic of Korea for pneumonectomy?
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\n\nBookimed Expert Insight: Choosing Korea for lung surgery offers access to world-leading technology at a lower price. Gangnam Severance Hospital performed the first lung transplant in Korea, proving their thoracic expertise. Leading centers like Asan Medical Center and SNUH are JCI accredited or Newsweek-ranked. These hospitals use advanced robotic systems and AI-driven BESTcare to minimize errors. For international patients, these high-volume centers provide the best balance of safety and cost-efficiency.
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\nWeek 7 and beyond
\nPlease note that each patient\"s recovery timeline may vary depending on individual circumstances and overall health status.
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Pneumonectomy involves the complete removal of one lung, carrying a major complication rate between 30.4% and 41.4%. Primary risks include cardiac arrhythmias, like atrial fibrillation, and life-threatening pulmonary edema. Specialized centers in South Korea, such as Asan Medical Center, manage these complex thoracic surgeries using advanced digital imaging.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from top Korean facilities like Severance Hospital shows that high-volume centers performing thousands of surgeries annually correlate with better outcomes. Clinics using the BESTcare system, like Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, significantly reduce postoperative medical errors. Patients should select hospitals with dedicated thoracic intensive care units to manage sudden fluid shifts.
Patient Consensus: Many patients report permanent shortness of breath and fatigue even years after the procedure. Success often requires three to six months of dedicated pulmonary rehabilitation and strict nutritional tracking to prevent muscle wasting.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a3123a2eeea9a93409f5a2","question":"How should I prepare for surgery and what does recovery look like?","answer":"Preparing for a pneumonectomy in Republic of Korea involves optimizing lung function through preoperative walking programs and strict smoking cessation. Recovery is a long-term process requiring 5 to 10 days of hospitalization, intensive care monitoring, and months of physical rehabilitation to adapt to permanent lung capacity changes.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea’s leading centers like Severance Hospital or Asan Medical Center handle massive patient volumes, with some treating over 10,000 outpatients daily. This high-repetition environment means surgical teams are exceptionally practiced in complex thoracic cases. Patients should prioritize clinics with KOIHA or JCI accreditation to ensure these high-volume settings maintain international safety standards during the critical 48-hour post-op inflammatory phase.
Patient Consensus: Many patients recommend front-loading nutrition and freezing meals before surgery because post-op fatigue makes cooking impossible for over 6 weeks. Walking on day 1 is vital for recovery, but expect emotional challenges around month 3 as you adjust to new physical limits.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a312782eeea9a93409f5a3","question":"Will I be a good candidate for a pneumonectomy, and what tests decide this?","answer":"Pneumonectomy candidacy requires sufficient respiratory and cardiac reserve to function with one lung. South Korean centers like Asan Medical Center evaluate general health, localized tumor stage, and absence of pulmonary hypertension. Surgeons prioritize this major procedure only when less invasive treatments like lobectomy are unfeasible.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While clinical numbers are vital, surgeons in top Seoul facilities like Severance Hospital often use real-world benchmarks. Climbing 5 flights of stairs or 22 meters is a practical requirement for candidacy. This functional test often carries as much weight as digital spirometry results in final decisions.
Patient Consensus: Success depends on quitting smoking at least 8 weeks prior. Many patients find brisk walking helps simulate post-operative breathing reality better than lab tests alone.
","is_active":true,"category":{"id":"68f5f2ea1567cb687e0a7542","name":"faq_content","title":"faq_content"}},{"id":"69a312e178cdf88857013183","question":"What approach and technique will the surgeon use, and how large will the scar be?","answer":"Surgeons in the Republic of Korea perform pneumonectomy using minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or open thoracotomy. Minimally invasive techniques result in 3 to 4 small scars between 1 and 2 centimeters, while open surgery requires a single 10 to 20 centimeter incision.
Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea leads in surgical digitalization, with centers like Severance Hospital and Seoul National University Hospital prioritizing robotic-assisted VATS. These technologies allow surgeons to convert complex cases that previously required 20-centimeter incisions into minimally invasive procedures with significantly smaller entry points.
Patient Consensus: Minimal incisions from VATS often resemble buttonholes and fade within a year. Large thoracotomy scars typically start as a prominent line from the armpit but flatten over 18 months.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: While Western hospitals often require longer initial stays, top Korean facilities like Seoul National University Hospital use digital BESTcare systems to speed up safe discharge. Data shows patients should book lodging within 20 minutes of the clinic to manage post-op checkups effectively. This proximity is vital as pleural effusion monitoring can extend your stay by 2 weeks.
Patient Consensus: Many survivors recommend hiring a local translator or using the Papago app for daily needs. They also advise arranging your home-country follow-up scans before departure to ensure a seamless transition after the month-long recovery abroad.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korean thoracic centers like Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) prioritize digital precision to minimize trauma. Data shows choosing a clinic with robotic surgery capabilities can transition a standard 20 cm thoracotomy into smaller, minimally invasive ports. This shift drastically reduces the total surface area of permanent scarring compared to traditional open chest surgery.
Patient Consensus: Many notice the 15–25 cm scar remains visible in swimwear even after 2 years of healing. Most emphasize that consistent silicone use and avoiding nicotine are the only ways to ensure an 80% fade.
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Bookimed Expert Insight: South Korea leading facilities like Severance Hospital and Asan Medical Center utilize advanced digital monitoring to track lung expansion. Data shows patients who begin rehabilitation at these high-volume centers often reach their new breathing baseline faster. This is due to integrated smart-building technologies that coordinate post-op care across multidisciplinary teams.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find that stamina never returns to pre-surgery levels, but 80% lead normal lives. Adapting to cold air and altitude becomes a permanent part of the new daily routine.
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