Breast reconstruction following tumor removal with an expander or allo prosthesis in Asan Medical Center Seoul
Asan Medical Center Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
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443531
Dr. med. Sei-hyun Ahn
Department of Mammology
Specialized in: mammology The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- MRI of the breast
- breast mammography
- breast sonography
- biopsy with histological analysis
- consultation of related specialists
- preoperative care
- breast reconstruction with an expander or allo prosthesis
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
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- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Mammology at the Asan Medical Center in Seoul offers modern diagnostics and treatment of all breast diseases, especially breast cancer. The specialists of the department have an advanced experience in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Whenever possible, breast-conserving surgeries are performed. In order to achieve the best cosmetic result, patients are offered the full range of reconstructive surgery. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Sei-hyun Ahn.
To treat breast cancer, the department uses hormone therapy, targeted therapy and other methods of conservative treatment. If indicated, surgical treatment (radical mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery) is performed. In the majority of cases, preference is given to breast-conserving surgery, since it has a number of advantages for patients, especially in terms of cosmetic result. The surgery is followed by radiotherapy and other methods of conservative treatment in order to avoid the recurrence of the disease. In addition, the department offers the full range of reconstructive surgery for both immediate and delayed breast reconstruction.
Thanks to advanced technologies, long experience of the department’s physicians, the department achieves very high rates of treatment efficiency and overall survival of patients. With the largest number of surgical interventions in Korea, the department ranks among the leading international medical facilities in the field of breast cancer treatment.
The department offers the following options to treat breast cancer:
- Conservative treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiotherapy
- Surgical treatments
- Radical mastectomy
- Breast-conserving surgeries
- Reconstructive surgeries (both immediate and delayed reconstruction)
- And other treatment methods
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Experience
- Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Master of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Bachelor of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Professor at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center (UUCM AMC).
- Visiting Scholar, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA.
- Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Adjunct Professor at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center (UUCM AMC).
- Specialization in Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center (UUCM AMC).
- Internship, Residency, Specialization in Surgery, Seoul National University.
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:
Shower
Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi
