From Cancer and Trauma Treatment to Full Reconstruction: Myongji Hospital Launches Reconstructive Surgery Center

On June 2, Myongji Hospital officially opened its Reconstructive Surgery Center, ushering in a new era of comprehensive reconstructive treatment that spans from cancer and trauma surgeries to full physical restoration.

The Center focuses on specialized care aimed at improving patients’ quality of life, offering a wide range of reconstructive procedures including breast and head-and-neck reconstruction, limb reconstruction, facial trauma, pressure sore treatment, and scar revision.

It operates under a multidisciplinary care model, working closely with the Breast Center, Cancer Integrated Healing Center, and Robotic Surgery Center. This collaboration enables a seamless, one-stop care system, from pre-surgical planning to post-operative reconstruction, delivering more systematic and intensive treatment with personalized patient care.

Breast reconstruction at the Center covers not only post-mastectomy procedures but also repairs for damage caused by trauma, infections, and congenital conditions like Poland syndrome. Minimally invasive surgery using the Da Vinci Xi robotic system allows for smaller incisions and highly precise reconstructions.

Head and neck reconstruction addresses tissue loss following surgeries for oral, laryngeal, and sinus cancers, as well as facial and neck damage due to trauma or infection. Through microsurgical tissue transplantation, the Center aims to restore both appearance and function. It plans to maximize treatment effectiveness through close cooperation with departments such as ENT, neurosurgery, hematology-oncology, and radiology.

Following the opening ceremony, a symposium was held at the Nongcheon Hall of the hospital to share the latest developments in reconstructive surgery. Presentations included “Personal Tips in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction” by Dr. Jeon Byung-joon from Samsung Medical Center and “An Overview of Head and Neck Reconstruction” by Dr. Ahn Hee-chang from Bundang CHA Hospital.

Dr. Choi Jae-min, Director of the Center and a plastic surgeon, stated, “Healing doesn’t end with the removal of disease; it’s about helping patients return fully to their daily lives. Our center is dedicated to restoring both function and appearance to rebuild lives.”

Chairman Lee Wang-jun added in his congratulatory remarks, “Reconstructive surgery represents both the expansion and the pinnacle of surgical capability. With the opening of this Center, Myongji Hospital has completed a comprehensive surgical care system that covers the entire area of surgery. As the only dedicated reconstructive center in northern Gyeonggi Province, we hope it will generate synergy through collaboration with other surgical departments and drive future growth.”

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