Surgery in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $6,470 to AUD $13,659. Final figures depend on the surgical technique, such as robotic-assisted or laparoscopic methods, and the hospital tier. In Australia, similar procedures cost around AUD $19,266 on average. Patients can save approximately 48% by travelling to South Korea, with packages often including preoperative tests, surgeon fees, and post-operative care.
Bookimed Expert Insight: High-value care is found in specialized hospitals in Seoul and Incheon. Seoul Miz Hospital offers specialized incontinence surgery packages for approximately A$9,800. These include 3 meals daily by a nutritionist and extensive follow-up care. Reputable specialists like Dr. Yoon Sik Kang have performed over 40,000 surgical procedures. This volume supports the high success rates reported by top-tier Korean facilities.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Surgery | from AUD $6,470 | from AUD $1,216 | from AUD $2,876 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | from AUD $5,320 | from AUD $3,163 | from AUD $2,157 |
| Stomach resection | from AUD $26,599 | from AUD $17,254 | from AUD $23,680 |
| Lipoma Removal | from AUD $1,222 | from AUD $1,150 | from AUD $988 |
| Inguinal hernia surgery | from AUD $6,039 | from AUD $2,364 | from AUD $3,882 |
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Professor Yoon Sik Kang is a global pioneer who developed the Kang Repair, a specialised mesh-free technique for hernia surgery. He has performed over 20,000 of these specific procedures at Gibbeum Hospital, Korea's only surgical specialty general hospital.
Professor Hong Ju is an adjunct professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine – one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions.
Dr Go Mi Hyang is a dedicated specialist in obstetrics and gynaecological surgery at Yonseisarangmoa Women Disease Hospital.
Professor Hong Jung Lee is an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University – one of the most prestigious medical institutions in South Korea. He currently serves as the Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women's Hospital.
When considering Surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
The procedure involves surgically excising benign fatty tumors, known as lipomas, from the body to prevent discomfort or for cosmetic reasons.
This procedure involves repairing a hernia in the groin area by pushing the protruding tissue back into the abdomen and strengthening the abdominal wall.
This surgical procedure corrects an umbilical hernia by closing the defect in the abdominal wall near the navel.
This surgical intervention corrects a hiatal hernia by repositioning the stomach and reinforcing the diaphragm.
This surgical procedure involves removing the appendix, typically due to inflammation or infection.
This procedure involves using an endoscope to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts.