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Treatment of prostate cancer with da Vinci prostatectomy in Samsung Medical Center Seoul
histological and immunohistochemical examination of the removed tissues
symptomatic treatment
cost of essential medicines
control examinations
nursing services
stay in the hospital with full board
accommodation in 2-bedded room
elaboration of individual treatment plan
How program is carried out
During the first visit, the physician will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of the available diagnostic tests. After that, you will undergo the necessary additional examination, such as the assessment of liver and kidney function, ultrasound scan of the abdominal and pelvic organs. Based on the results of the examination, the physician will choose the surgical technique and the type of anesthesia.
Surgery with the da Vinci robot starts with general anesthesia. After anesthesia, the surgeon makes small incisions through which the manipulators of the da Vinci robot and a video camera are inserted into the pelvic cavity. With the help of manipulators, the surgeon ligates the large vessels of the small pelvis, isolates the nerve endings, excises and removes the prostate gland. The video camera continuously transmits a three-dimensional image of the operating field in 12-fold magnification to the monitor.
As the surgeon sees the operating field in multiple magnification, he preserves the nerve endings responsible for erection and urination. Also, normal blood supply of the pelvic organs is maintained after operations with the da Vinci robot. This is the most sparing type of surgical prostatectomy.
After the completion of the operation, you will be transferred back to the ward, under the supervision of the attending physician and nursing staff. Due to the minimal invasiveness of the operation and the short duration of general anesthesia, you will not need to stay in the intensive care unit for a long time. Your urinary catheter will be removed one day after the surgery.
Finally, the attending physician will evaluate the results of control examinations, schedule the date of discharge from the hospital and give you detailed recommendations for further follow-up and treatment.
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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 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.
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Standard rooms include:
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Toilet
TV
Wi-Fi
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Insurance to cover unforeseen expenses arising from complications during and 48 months after treatment (coverage up to 200,000 €)
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