Min Hospital recently announced that it provided an observation program for bariatric and metabolic surgery to surgical specialists from Saudi Arabia and China, sharing its patient-safety-centric surgical system and extensive clinical experience.
The visiting delegation recently visited Min Hospital, located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. According to Min Hospital, this event was organized with the aim of establishing a global medical professional education network and sharing the hospital's accumulated clinical expertise in bariatric and metabolic surgery with international medical professionals. The hospital is actively engaged in standardizing bariatric and metabolic surgery techniques, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, both within Korea and abroad.
The visiting delegation directly observed a Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass (SASI) procedure, which was performed by Hospital Director Kim Jong-min. They participated in real-time observation of the entire clinical process, spanning from the rigorous pre-operative patient evaluation stages to the systematic surgical procedures and comprehensive strategies for preventing complications, thereby acquiring Min Hospital's highly advanced surgical expertise. It was particularly noted that they expressed significant interest in the design of the surgical techniques, which places paramount importance on patient safety, as well as the hospital's systematic post-operative recovery management system.
Min Hospital has already received recognition for its pioneering history, including being the first in Korea to perform the Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass. Consequently, it has been designated as a 'M.A.S.T.E.R. Institute' by Johnson & Johnson MedTech and has achieved 'Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Certification' from the Korean Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Leveraging these accreditations, the hospital currently operates specialized educational programs in bariatric and metabolic surgery for medical professionals both within Korea and globally.
Furthermore, Min Hospital is actively establishing a patient-centered treatment system where an endocrine surgeon directly manages the entire spectrum of care. This comprehensive approach includes initial consultations, diagnostic examinations, surgical procedures, post-operative follow-up observations, and personalized nutrition and lifestyle management. Drawing upon a cumulative clinical experience of over 1,500 cases in diabetes bariatric and metabolic surgery, the hospital performs highly customized surgeries that meticulously consider each patient's unique constitution, specific type of diabetes, and current pancreatic function status.
Hospital Director Kim Jong-min of Min Hospital stated, "Min Hospital, as a specialized institution focusing on diabetes metabolic surgery, possesses a robust system capable of performing a diverse range of sleeve-based bypass surgeries. Our expertise extends beyond traditional sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to include procedures such as duodenal bypass, proximal jejunal bypass, and sleeve-ileal bypass." He further elaborated, "Our significant strength lies in our ability to maximize treatment efficacy and minimize recurrence rates by meticulously selecting the most optimal surgical approach from a total of five distinct procedures. This selection is carefully tailored to each patient's individual characteristics, including their Body Mass Index (BMI), the duration of their diabetes, and the current functional status of their pancreas."