The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital (가톨릭대학교 여의도성모병원)
09/11/2024
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Introduction
The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, established in 1936, is a hospital affiliated with a medical school and has a rich history of advancing the country's medical field through exceptional medical staff and pioneering research. The hospital offers a convenient fast-track service for swift diagnosis and treatment, ranging from complex cancer care to minor conditions. As the first in Korea to open a dedicated lymphoma center, we have specialized expertise in treating various cancers, including lymphoma. Our use of da Vinci robotic surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures for complex conditions such as uterine fibroids, rectal cancer, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, promoting faster recovery. The hospital's one-stop service for breast and thyroid nodules ensures rapid diagnosis and treatment planning, completing biopsies within a single day. At the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, we remain committed to providing top-tier medical services and advancing medical research while upholding the highest standards of bioethics.
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Specialized Treatment
Specialized Medical Facilities
Offers PR materials in foreign languages
Exclusive lounge and consultation room for international visitors
History
May 1936: Opened St. Mary's Hospital
November 1966: Succeeded in cornea transplant for the first time in Korea
March 1969: Succeeded in kidney transplant for the first time in Korea
March 1983: Succeeded in transplantation of leukemia allogeneic marrow for the first time in Korea
May 1992: Established the Catholic Bone Marrow Transplant Center
March 2010: Changed its name to the Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital
February 2013: Opened the International Healthcare Center
April 2019: Opened Korea's first lymphoma center
Succeeded in Lamellar Keratoplasty
October 2020: Succeeded in sister-to-sister living donor liver transplant
August 2022: Opened Respiratory Lung Cancer Center
December 2023: Opened the Kidney Cancer Center
International cooperation and networks
It began providing treatment to foreigners in 2005 by signing an MOU with the 18th Medical Command of the US Forces Korea. It currently has 14 cooperative networks, including Korea International SOS, overseas insurance companies, and other partner institutions.
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