The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potential)
- preoperative care
- neuronavigation-assisted surgical removal
(resection) of astrocytoma - histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the remote tissues - blood transfusions (if needed)
- 1-day intensive care unit stay
- 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 Neurosurgery at the Hanyang University Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical focus. The department deals with the diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department has modern high-tech operating rooms, equipped with the advanced monitoring devices and navigation systems, in which a highly qualified team of experienced specialists provides excellent treatment results. The department is headed by Dr. med. Ko Yong.
The department’s range of medical services includes:
- Surgical treatment of cerebrovascular diseases
- Surgical treatment of brain tumors
- Surgical treatment of spinal tumors
- Surgical treatment of cranial nerve diseases
- Surgical treatment of spinal diseases
- Endoscopic surgery to treat pituitary adenoma
- Radiological surgery (Novalis TX)
- Stroke treatment
- Surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease and motor disorders
- Surgical treatment of trigeminal neuropathy
- Surgical treatment of herniated intervertebral discs
- Surgical treatment of back pain
- Surgical treatment of spinal injuries and deformities
- Surgical treatment of head injuries
- Surgical treatment of intracerebral hemorrhages
- Surgical treatment of cerebral aneurysms
- Surgical treatment of spinal stenosis
- Surgical treatment of peripheral nerve diseases
- Surgical treatment of other pathological conditions
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hanyang University Medical Center
About hospital
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful treatment results that the hospital continuously demonstrates is the cutting-edge equipment and application of modern unique diagnostic and treatment methods. In addition, the medical facility employs a huge medical team of highly qualified specialists (1,780 employees), which sets a goal to restore patients' health and improve their quality of life. At the same time, at the center of all the efforts of doctors is a patient with their individual needs and experiences.
The hospital offers practically all fields of modern medicine: oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, radiology, urology and many others.
It should be noted that the medical center is the main base for providing medical care to US armed forces in South Korea, as well as the holder of many national and international quality certificates and awards.
It is noteworthy that the hospital deals not only with clinical practice, but also with educational and research activities, which serves as the basis for the development of many innovative treatment methods.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hanyang University Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms, equipped with an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. All patient rooms are made in modern design. The standard room includes a bed, a bedside table, a TV and a telephone. In addition, the hospital has an excellent infrastructure: two restaurants, a bakery, a cafeteria, a 24-hour shop where one can buy personal hygiene items, food, drinks, etc.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered delicious, healthy three meals a day: breakfast (7:40 - 8:10), lunch (12:30 - 13:00) and dinner (18:00 - 18:30). The menu features a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. The dishes of European and Russian cuisine can be offered at extra charge.
Further details
Standard rooms include: