Gangnam Severance: Achievements, Directions, and Innovations
Gangnam Severance offers high-quality treatment in various fields such as oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, orthopedics, dentistry, and others. The hospital includes 46 departments and three large specialized centers: an oncology center, a spine treatment center, and a dental center.
Oncology Center
The Oncology Center occupies 22 floors with more than 500 beds and is considered one of the best in Asia for the treatment of various types of cancer. The center’s doctors successfully treat cancers of the lung, liver, breast, prostate, thyroid, pancreas, stomach, intestines, uterus, and ovaries. The clinic was one of the first to introduce the use of high-precision radiation therapy. Technologies such as Gamma Knife and the innovative MR-LINAC device are used to accurately visualize tumors and minimize damage to healthy tissue. For patients with stage 4 colon cancer, the hospital applies hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which reduces the risk of recurrence and side effects.
Neurosurgery and Neurology
The Neurosurgery Department at Gangnam Severance specializes in the treatment of brain tumors, vascular diseases, stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. In 1984, the hospital performed the first spinal surgery in Korea using the chemonucleolysis method. The hospital is actively implementing robot-assisted surgery using Da Vinci Si and Xi systems, increasing the precision and safety of procedures.
Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Gangnam Severance Hospital is a leader in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It performs approximately a thousand coronary angiographies and 800 stenting procedures annually. In 2013, the hospital was recognized as the best in the country for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass grafting. The clinic is also known for performing the first robotic heart surgery in Korea.
Pediatrics
Gangnam Severance Pediatric Hospital is the largest in the country. The clinic’s doctors provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for a wide range of childhood diseases, including pediatric cancers. Modern methods of therapy are used, which makes the center one of the leading institutions in the field of pediatric medicine.
Equipment and Technologies at Gangnam Severance Hospital
The hospital is equipped with advanced medical technologies, including a 3.0 Tesla MRI, 64-slice CT, PET, and PACS systems for storing and transmitting medical images. Gangnam Severance Hospital was the first in Asia to introduce the Da Vinci robot-assisted surgical system. The hospital also utilizes intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) devices and the MR-LINAC system for high precise radiation therapy.
Services at Gangnam Severance Hospital
The clinic has more than 2,400 beds, including VIP wards. For international patients, services include airport transfer, interpreters, and assistance with obtaining a medical visa. It is possible to choose comfortable accommodation in hotels, apartments, and apart-hotels.
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