Thyroidectomy in Republic of Korea: 5-Night All-Inclusive Package with Price
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Thyroidectomy
- Consultation with an endocrinologist
Duration
- 5 days in the hospital
- 14 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
Gibbeum General Hospital offers conventional open thyroidectomy, which involves a direct 4–5 cm incision in the neck to remove the thyroid lesion. Although the incision size varies depending on the extent of thyroid resection required, this remains a widely practiced standard procedure and typically requires an approximately five-night hospital stay.
For superior cosmetic outcomes, our advanced robotic thyroidectomy leaves absolutely no visible scars on the neck by utilizing two innovative approaches which are the SAM (Single Axillary Method) using the latest Da Vinci SP system to access the area via a single two point five centimeter incision under one armpit for patients who wish to avoid any visible neck scarring and the BABA (Bilateral Axillo-Breast Approach) using the Da Vinci Xi system with four micro-incisions of around one centimeter each under both armpits and both areolae for symmetrical visualization which are selected on a one to one customized basis considering the lesion status location patient anatomy and preference requiring an approximate five-night hospital stay
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Doctor
Dr. Yoon Sik Kang is a general surgeon at Gibbeum Hospital in Seoul. He is the developer of the Kang Repair mesh-free hernia surgery. He has performed over 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh-free repairs. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. from Seoul National University College of Medicine.
- Achieved a recurrence rate under 0.2% for his hernia repair technique.
- Ranked as the top proctology specialist by Dong-A Ilbo.
- Served as the former President of Daehang Hospital.
- Treated international patients from more than 50 countries.
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About the clinic
Thyroidectomy at Gibbeum General Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, offers a specialized surgical solution for nodules and thyroid cancer. The hospital is the only government-certified surgical general hospital in the country. Patients benefit from the expertise of surgeons trained at Harvard Medical School and Seoul National University Hospital.
Advanced Surgical Methods
The hospital uses modern technology to improve patient recovery and cosmetic outcomes. Surgeons perform robotic thyroidectomy using the Da Vinci SP and Xi systems. This includes the SAM technique, which stands for single-port robot surgery. These methods treat thyroid conditions through small incisions that leave no visible scars on the neck. Patients often experience less pain and a faster return to daily life compared to open surgery. The facility recently surpassed 200 robotic thyroid cancer operations in a record timeframe for the region.
Expert Care and Diagnosis
Dr. Junghak Kwak leads the specialized Thyroid Center as a dedicated endocrine surgeon. Dr. Kwak previously served as a clinical professor at Seoul National University Hospital. He also completed advanced training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Under his leadership, the center follows a one-step model for patient care. This process covers everything from the initial examination to the final treatment in a single streamlined path.
- High-resolution ultrasound for precise assessment of thyroid nodules.
- Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) to avoid unnecessary biopsies.
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as a non-surgical option for specific conditions.
- Endoscopic surgery for minimally invasive tumor removal.
Hospital Quality and Safety
Gibbeum General Hospital is a certified medical institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It serves international patients from over 55 countries, including the USA and the UK. The surgical team has performed 150,000+ operations across various specialties. As an affiliate of Seoul National University Hospital, the clinic maintains university-level safety standards. The focus remains on precise nodule diagnosis to make sure surgery is only performed when truly necessary.
You can request a consultation through Bookimed to learn more about thyroid treatment options in Seoul.
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