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How Much Does Lung transplant Cost in Republic of Korea in AUD?

Lung transplant costs in the Republic of Korea typically range from AUD $208,600 to AUD $330,900. Prices vary based on donor type, hospital tier, and pre-operative testing. In Australia, this complex procedure averages AUD $334,500. Australians can save approximately 38% by choosing Korean medical centres. Costs usually include the surgery, intensive care stays, and initial immunosuppressant medications.

  • Hospital tier: Major medical centres in Seoul often charge higher rates than regional hospitals.
  • ECMO support: Use of life-support machines during surgery increases the total medical bill.
  • Length of stay: Extended recovery in the intensive care unit adds to daily accommodation costs.
  • Robot-assisted surgery: Using systems like Da Vinci Xi typically adds a premium to surgical fees.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a multidisciplinary hospital like Myongji Hospital provides significant value through their International Healthcare Center. They assist Australians with appointment coordination and medical interpretation. This support is vital for navigating complex transplant care. Specialists like Dr. Hwan Song Uk at Myongji lead dedicated departments. They manage high-complexity cases, including heart and lung transplants, within a single facility.

Republic of KoreaThailandTurkey
Lung transplant≈ AUD $208,600from AUD $8,600≈ AUD $201,400
Data verified by Bookimed as of October 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 9 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Lung transplant Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 8 hours
Stay in the country - 30 days
Rehabilitation - 90 days
Anaesthesia - General anaesthesia
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Hwan Song Uk

Hwan Song Uk is a specialist at Myongji Hospital and heads the Thoracic Surgery Department. His work covers congenital heart disease surgery, adult cardiovascular and aortic surgery, and transplant surgery including lung and heart transplantation, with ECMO support. He also performs robot-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci Xi system for high-tech thoracic procedures.

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Procedure: Open heart surgery

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Updated: 12/10/2026
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