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
- gynecological examination
- ultrasound examination: pelvis, abdomen
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and pelvis
- preoperative care
- open laparotomy and sanitation of abdominal cavity
histological biopsy - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Ultrasound scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The medical team of the department makes every effort to provide patients with effective treatment of both benign and malignant diseases of the female genital organs. The department also specializes in providing high-quality obstetric services. There is a unique experience in managing high-risk pregnancies. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Bae Duk Soo.
The department annually performs 3,600 surgical interventions (1,830 operations to treat benign gynecological diseases and 1,770 operations to treat female genital cancer). The big advantage of the department is that more than 50% of interventions to treat gynecological cancer are performed with the help of laparoscopic techniques. In addition, the department performs many minimally invasive and robot-assisted interventions to treat benign and malignant diseases in women.
The department operates the Research Center for Molecular Targeted Therapy that conducts clinical trials to test various new domestic and foreign medicines, such as bevacizumab, sorafenib, pazopanib, morab and AMG386 used for the treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. Certainly, the patients of the department have the opportunity to take part in these trials.
In the field of obstetrics, there is offered the full range of diagnostic services at all stages of pregnancy, safe delivery and quality postpartum care. The obstetricians have a huge clinical experience and all the necessary knowledge to cope with urgent conditions, for example, early delivery, bleeding, other complications. Particular attention is paid to women with high-risk pregnancies. In addition, the department is equipped with a special intensive care unit to identify and eliminate health problems in the baby immediately after birth.
The service range of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of benign gynecological diseases
- Uterine fibroid
- Uterine adenoma
- Benign ovarian neoplasms
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
- Uterine prolapse
- Endometriosis
- Other diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of malignant gynecological diseases
- Cervical cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Uterine sarcoma
- Other diseases
- Obstetric services (diagnostic tests at all stages of pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care)
- Managing of high-risk pregnancy
- Emergency care in case of complications during childbirth
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Medicine at the
- Seoul National University.
- Residency at the Seoul National University Hospital.
- Internship at the Seoul National University Hospital.
Additional Education
- Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, NC, USA.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Active Member of IGCS.
- Member of the Scientific Committee of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology and Colposcopy.
- Member of the Scientific Committee of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Vice Chairman of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
- Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center
About hospital
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.
The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.
Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.
Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.
The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: