Min Hospital has recorded 1,500 cumulative cases in bariatric and metabolic surgery, a field that treats both obesity and diabetes simultaneously. This milestone is credited to the hospital’s systematic clinical experience that prioritizes patient safety and superior treatment outcomes.
The hospital's metabolic surgery goes beyond weight loss, targeting the fundamental improvement of metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes. In fact, it has achieved a clinical remission rate of 87% in treatment outcomes for early-stage diabetes patients. This clinically proves that metabolic surgery can be a practical alternative beyond drug treatment. Above all, it received attention by introducing a precision process that applies the most suitable surgical method after closely analyzing each patient's disease stage and metabolic state.
In particular, Min Hospital has pioneered the field of surgery for pure diabetes treatment purposes by being the first in Korea to introduce and implement Sleeve Gastrectomy-Ileal Bypass (SASI). Currently, it is considered a medical institution capable of performing all types of diabetes and obesity metabolic surgeries, including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, Jejunal Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy-Ileal Bypass. This indicates a medical capacity to treat a wide range of patients, from simple obesity cases to those with diabetes.
The post-operative management system is also a competitive edge for Min Hospital. It operates 24-hour 1:1 intensive care after surgery to help prevent complications and support fast recovery. Furthermore, it maintains a stable environment even in high-difficulty surgeries by being equipped with university hospital-grade laparoscopy-exclusive operating rooms and anesthesia equipment optimized for metabolic surgery. The fast-track system for patients residing in provinces is also a factor that increases treatment accessibility and efficiency.
Moreover, Min Hospital's medical staff has been officially recognized for their contribution to the development of bariatric and metabolic surgery in Korea by winning the Best Paper Award at the Korean Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Systematic treatment systems are being operated as an accredited medical institution for bariatric and metabolic surgery, with specialized medical staff residing, led by Director Kim Jong-min and Director Seong Jong-je, who are certified surgeons in the field.
Director Kim Jong-min of Min Hospital stated, "Taking this achievement of 1,500 cases as a milestone, we plan to present new standards for obesity and diabetes treatment based on a medical system that encompasses accurate candidate selection, customized surgery, and post-operative management."