Overview

Severance leads
the 
medical industry in Korea

The strong network between these
 institutions
 as well as their specialized medical services 

Yonsei University Health System is comprised of the following:
Severance Hospital (including 5 specialized Hospitals, International Health Care Center, Severance Robot and MIS Center) and Dental Hospital in Sinchon, Seoul; Gangnam Severance Hospital in Gangnam area, located in the Southern part of Seoul (including 3 Specialized Hospitals) and 2 local hospitals in satellite cities near Seoul.

The strong network between these institutions as well as their specialized medical services are what give Yonsei University Health System its invaluable strength.

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Introduction

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Yonsei Cancer Hospital cherishing the value of patients’ health and time.

Yonsei Cancer Hospital started from Severance Yonsei Cancer Center, which was established in 1969 as South Korea’s first cancer center. Yonsei Cancer Hospital, which has been leading the field of cancer treatment since it was Yonsei Cancer Center, is aiming beyond South Korea to become the world’s best cancer center and Asia, based on its history, tradition, years of experience, international research, and treatment networks.

Yonsei Cancer Hospital is proud of its outstanding evidence-based cancer treatment. We treat tumors with superior precision and safety in less time than ever before, with robotic surgery that has been positioned as a global standard since we introduced the country’s first robotic surgical system in 2005, outpatient anticancer chemotherapy for patients’ convenience, drug development, and robotic IMRT that we were the first to introduce in Asia in 2013.

As we move toward the top, Yonsei Cancer Hospital has remained a step ahead of anyone else. With our appreciation of the value of both our patients’ health and time, we are striving for the best.

Why Severance?

World-Class Medical Techniques And Technology
Cancer
  • Comprehensive Cancer Care: Total Care Covering Cancer Prevention, Treatment, And Post-Cure Care
  • Professional Treatment System: 13 Specialized Cancer Centers And 5 Specialized Centers
  • Difficult Cancer Surgery Team: Comprehensive Patient Treatment For Advanced Cancer
Heart
  • World-Class Surgical Performance
  • Coronary Artery Disease Surgery:
    An Average Of About 2,000 Cases Per Year
  • Arrhythmic Disease Treatment: An Average Of 1,300 Cases Per Year
  • Combined Heart Deformity Surgery: Mortality During Hospitalization 2.3% (5.8% In The US)
  • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVI) Complication: 1%
  • Treatment Of Heart Structure Defects And Vascular And Heart Valve Abnormalities: Complication Rate 0.6%
  • Atrial And Defibrillation And Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Transplantation: Success Rate Close To 100%
Rehabilitation Hospital
  • The First World-Class, State-Of-The-Art Robot Rehabilitation Center Opened In Korea (2018).
  • First Computer-Controlled Walker (C-Brace) Manufactured In Korea (2019)
  • Rehabilitation Treatment Specialized For Various Conditions Including Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Injury As Well As Pediatric Rehabilitation And Amputation Rehabilitation, Etc.
  • "Early Rehabilitation Program" Through Organic Consultation Between Departments Of Internal Medicine And Surgery
Robot Surgery
  • The First 20,000 Robot Surgeries In The World (2018)
  • Minimized Scarring: Scarring Is Minimized Through A Minimally Invasive Approach To Surgery.
  • Sophisticated Surgery: High-Resolution 3D Robotic 3D Images Are Utilized, And Slight Movements Of The Surgeon'S Hands Are Corrected.
World-Class Medical Techniques
And Technology
  • Korea's First International Medical Center
  • Interpretation For Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic And Mongolian
  • FAST TRACK For Foreign Patients
  • Customized Meals For Foreign Patients (Western, Russian, Halal)
  • Direct Service With Overseas Insurance Companies
  • VIP Patient Limousine Service, Exclusive Lounge, On-Call Service, Best Service Such As Follow-Up After Returning Home