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Cost of Thymectomy in Major Cities of South Korea

City	Minimum Cost (USD)	Minimum Cost (KRW)	Maximum Cost (USD)	Maximum Cost (KRW)
Seoul	USD 9500	13071810	USD 10500	14447790

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Thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland. It is commonly used to treat thymic malignancies (such as thymomas) or myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune condition.

A thymectomy is a procedure that removes the thymus gland and thymic tumors.

The thymus is a tiny gland in the upper chest beneath the breastbone that plays an essential role in immune system development, particularly throughout childhood.

A thymectomy is performed to treat conditions related to the thymus gland. These consist of neuroendocrine tumors, benign thymic tumors, thymomas, and myasthenia gravis. Through surgery, these disease' symptoms are lessened and complications are avoided.

See a doctor if you experience symptoms like muscle weakness, trouble swallowing or breathing, chest pain, or a persistent cough, which may indicate thymus-related issues. It's crucial to get evaluated as soon as possible if you have myasthenia gravis or see any indications of a chest mass.

You will have imaging tests, such as a CT or MRI scan, to identify the thymus and assess its condition in order to get ready for a thymectomy. Before surgery, your doctor might advise you to stop taking some medications and abstain from meals and liquids for a few hours.

Thymectomy can be performed through open surgery (sternotomy) or minimally invasive methods like video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) or robotic-assisted surgery. In each method, the surgeon uses specialized instruments to remove the thymus gland through the chest. The patient's general health and the thymus's size and location determine the technique that is used.

A thymectomy typically takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the surgical approach (open or minimally invasive) and complexity of the case.

Infection at the site of surgery
Blood clots
Bleeding
Damage to nearby organs
Breathing difficulties after surgery
Numbness or pain
Response to anesthesia

Thymectomy helps improve symptoms in conditions like myasthenia gravis and removes thymic tumors. It can improve general quality of life by lowering the risk of cancer and relieving symptoms associated to the chest.

Although recovery from a thymectomy varies depending on the procedure, 1-5 days in the hospital is usually required.

Thymectomy has a good success rate, 80–90% of patients report improved symptoms, especially in cases of myasthenia gravis.

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Asan Medical Centre

Seoul, South Korea

Asan Medical Centre located in Seoul, South Korea is accredited by ISO. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

524,700 square meters is the floor area of Asan Medical Centre
Number of beds is 2,715
67 operating rooms
11,680 outpatients
Everday 2,427 inpatients come to the Centre
66,838 Sophisticated surgeries (per year)
1,600 physicians and surgeons
3,100 nurses
Five various types of rooms ranging from suites to multi-bed rooms

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International St. Mary's Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

International St. Mary's Hospital located in Seoul, South Korea is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

3 Basements and 5 Floors Building
International Healthcare Center
Korean Traditional Medicine Hospital
Hybrid Operation Theatres
Conference Rooms
Seminar Rooms
Auditorium
Intensive Care Units
Hospice ward
Chapel
Emergency Medical Center
Pathology
Outpatient Pharmacy
15 Professional Treatment Centers
35 Clinical Departments
Transplant Centers
Admission & Discharge Center
Counseling office
Convenience Store
Animal Laboratories
Parking in basement
Food court for patients & visitors
Coffee Shop
Free Wi-fi is available throughout the Hospital premises

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