The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- CT/MRI scan of the abdomen
- preoperative care
- tumor resection
- histologically and immunohistochemically examination
of the remote tissues - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Urology at the Asan Medical Center provides diagnosis and treatment of urinary system organs such as the kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra as well as male reproductive system-related organs such as the penis, testicles, seminal duct and prostate. The department specializes in treatment of oncological diseases including cancers of kidney, bladder, testicles and prostate, etc. The department has an excellent expertise in surgical treatment of urologic diseases. Chief physician of the department is Dr. Choung Soo Kim.
Focal areas of the department:
- Urological oncology (kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, penile cancer and adrenal tumor)
- Prostatic diseases (prostate hypertrophy and prostatitis)
- Andrology (sexual dysfunction and male infertility)
- Urogynecology (bladder infection, urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse)
- Dysuria (overactive bladder and neurogenic dysfunction)
- Endourology (urinary stone, laparoscopic surgery and other minimally-invasive surgery)
- Pediatric urology
The department is equipped with cutting-edge equipment and technologies such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopic surgical instrument, endoscopic surgical instrument (bladder, ureter and kidney), microendoscopy, endorectal ultrasound, urodynamic study, urinary incontinence treatment device and high power laser devices. This allows the specialists of the department to perform various kinds of operations from radical operation to non-invasive laparoscopic surgery and microscopic surgery.
In addition, the department also has the Da Vinci Si/Xi Systems, which are widely used in treatment of urological tumors (kidney cancer, prostate cancer and bladder cancer) and benign urologic diseases (ureteropelvic junction obstruction and vesicoureteral reflux). The department is committed to providing world-class treatment, based on high-quality medical professionals, clinical settings and laboratories.
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Master of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
Major Professional Experiences
- Visiting Scholar in Urology, Duke University, USA.
- Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor in Urology, UUCM AMC.
- Fellowship in Urology, UUCM AMC.
- Residency in Urology, Seoul National University Hospital.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Asan Medical Center
About hospital
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The center specializes in treatment of heart diseases, cancer, digestive diseases, health screening and promoting as well as organ transplantation which is carried out within the corresponding centers of excellence.
In addition to the five above mentioned centers of excellence, the center also specializes in orthopedics (95 percent success rate for hip and knee replacements), treatment of Infectious diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi). The center occupies the first positions in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgeries (Department of Dentistry) and implantology. Apart from that, Asan’s Department of Reproductive Medicine and the Infertility Clinic work together as world leaders in assisted reproductive technologies. The Department of Plastic Surgery and the Asan Aesthetic Center offers a broad range of reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
Consistent pursuit of cutting-edge medical technology and devotion to patient-centered care has brought AMC many honors and awards. Perhaps its most prestigious honor is being named Korea’s Most Admired Hospital for five consecutive years (2007–2011) by the Korea Management Association Consulting. The Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs repeatedly recognized Asan as a Highest Quality of Care Hospital, and in 2009 granted it the Grand Award for Korean Medical Travel, as a hospital well prepared for international patients.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Asan offers five different types of rooms, from budget-conscious multibed units up to VIP suites. All rooms include:
- electronically adjustable beds
- personal nurse call system
- bedside patient-controlled room light and TV
- individual cable TV including Korean, English, and foreign-language programming
- guest chair
- personal telephone for local and international calls
Meals and Menus
Asan also provides patients and visitors with a broad range of gastronomic offerings. The restaurants of the medical center serve Korean, Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Further details
Standard rooms include: