Gibbeum General Hospital
Gibbeum General Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Jang Hyunkyung
8 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Varicocelectomy in the Republic of Korea typically costs from AUD $3,400 to AUD $5,300. Final prices depend on the chosen surgical technique, clinic accreditation level, and necessary diagnostic imaging. Patients from Australia usually save around 47% compared to local private fees, which average AUD $8,400. South Korean costs generally include the surgical procedure, anaesthetic, and a short hospital stay.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a Seoul-based powerhouse like Asan Medical Center or Severance Hospital provides access to JCI-accredited care. These centres use electronic health records to prevent medical errors. While Seoul hubs have higher base costs, regional centres like Na-Eun Hospital in Incheon offer competitive rates and KOIHA (Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation) certification. This oversight ensures safety systems meet strict national standards at a lower price point.
| Republic of Korea | Thailand | Turkey | |
| Varicocelectomy | ≈ AUD $3,400 | ≈ AUD $2,900 | from AUD $4,200 |
| Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy) | ≈ AUD $3,700 | ≈ AUD $3,100 | from AUD $8,200 |
| Microsurgical intervention for Varicocele | from AUD $4,300 | from AUD $3,400 | from AUD $3,600 |
| Femoral popliteal bypass surgery | ≈ AUD $13,600 | ≈ AUD $14,300 | from AUD $7,200 |
| Embolization of varicocele | ≈ AUD $3,100 | ≈ AUD $3,700 | from AUD $3,000 |
Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.
Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.
Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.
Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.
Dr. Ryu Kyung-ho is a board-certified urologist and the Representative Director of Goldman Urology Clinic, Gangnam Branch. He earned his medical degree from Catholic Kwandong University. He previously worked as a urologist at VHS Medical Center in Seoul.
He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners. He previously served as PR Director for the Gangnam-gu Medical Association. He also served on the information committee of the Korean Prostate Society.
He presented at the 3rd Korean Society of Urological Endoscopy and Robotics Meeting (2025). He also presented at the Korean Prostate Society BPH Technical Summit (2025). He is a member of the Korean Urological Association, Korean Prostate Society, Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound, Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Continence Society.
Dr. Jo Jeong-ho is a board-certified urologist at Goldman Urology Clinic (Gangnam Branch). He is also the CEO of Goldman Consulting. He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School. He led the UN medical support team in East Timor (UNTAET). He also served as Head of Urology at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital.
He serves as Insurance Director for the Korean Urological Association of Practitioners and the Korean Association of Medical Practitioners. He is a member of the KMA Relative Value Research Group. In 2017, his clinic became a UroLift reference center and hosted visiting surgeons from overseas. His memberships include the Korean Urological Association (KUA), Korean Prostate Society, American Urological Association (AUA), and European Association of Urology (EAU).