The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- urological examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound of the urogenital system
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and pelvis
- preoperative care
- endoscopic kidney resection
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Abdonimal and retroperitoneum US scan (if available)
- Abdonimal and retroperitoneum MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services in this medical field and specializes in the treatment of all diseases of the reproductive organs in representatives of the stronger sex, including children, as well as urethral diseases in women. To provide excellent medical care, doctors use various treatment methods, ranging from conservative therapy, microsurgery, robotic surgery and ending up with radical treatments. The department is headed by Dr. med. Lee Hyun Moo.
The man clinical focuses include oncologic urology, andrology, treatment of urinary disorders in men and women, pediatric urology, kidney transplantation and reconstructive urologic interventions.
One of the most important focuses of the department is the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. In this field, active research activities are being conducted that allows for developing new effective treatment methods and introducing them into clinical practice.
The service range of the department includes:
- Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of ureteral diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of bladder diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of adrenal diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of testicular and epididimis diseases
- Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the scrotum and penis
- Diagnosis and treatment of ejaculation disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer
- Diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence (in men and women)
- Diagnosis and treatment of urologic diseases in children
- Kidney transplantation
- 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
- University of California in Los Angeles, USA.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Robotic surgery.
- Urologic cancer (prostate, bladder, kidney cancer).
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Member of the Korean Urological Association.
- President of the Korean Society for Prostatic Diseases (2009 - 2011).
- Member of the Korean Urological Oncology Society.
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
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