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Conditions treated
- Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism)
- Parathyroid cancer/Parathyroid diseases (Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism)
- Adrenal diseases (pheochromocytoma, adrenal incidentaloma, Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism)
Professor Lee Gyu-eon, specializing in hyperthyroidism and robotic surgery for thyroid cancer, provides care through detailed explanations and the trust conveyed by patient reviews.
Hospital information
- Hospital
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Address
- 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
- Appointments
- 1588-5700
Education
- 2003–2010 Doctor of Medicine, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine
- 1995–1999 Department of Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine
- 1993–1995 Premedicine, Seoul National University College of Natural Sciences
Career
- 2020.8–Present Director, Seoul National University Medical Big Data Research Center
- 2020.3–Present Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital
- 2018.1–2018.12 Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- 2013–2020.2 Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital
- 2009–2013 Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital
- Title: Prognostic effects of TERT promoter mutations are enhanced by coexistence with BRAF or RAS mutations and strengthen the risk prediction by the ATA or TNM staging system in differentiated thyroid cancer patients
- Publication: Cancer
- Publication date: 2016.05
- Title: A comparative study of postoperative pain for open thyroidectomy versus bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy using a self-reporting application for iPad.
- Publication: Ann Surg Treat Res
- Publication date: 2016.05
- Title: Effect of tumor volume on the enhancement pattern of parathyroid adenoma on parathyroid four-dimensional CT.
- Publication: Neuroradiology
- Publication date: 2016.05
- Title: Postoperative biochemical remission of serum calcitonin is the best predictive factor for recurrence-free survival of medullary thyroid cancer: a large-scale retrospective analysis over 30 years.
- Publication: Clin Endocrinol(Oxf).
- Publication date: 2016.04
- Title: Comparative outcomes of lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy versus posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in consecutive patients: A single surgeon's experience
- Publication: Asian J Surg
- Publication date: 2016.04
Academic societies & awards
- 2021.12–Present Korean Society for Digital Therapeutics / Director of Research
- 2021. 5. – Present Korean Robotic Surgery Research Society / Director of Information
- 2021. 5. – Present Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgery / Director of Research
- 2020. 9. – Present Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery / Council Member
- 2016. 8. – Present Korean Cancer Association / Board Member
- 2016. 2. – Present Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Asian American Multispecialty / International Delegate
- 2015. 1. – Present Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons / Member of the Academic Committee
- 2014. 7. – Present Asian Journal of Surgery / Editorial Board Member
- 2014. 12. – Present American Thyroid Association / Member
- 2013. 6. – Present International Society of Oncoplastic Endocrine Surgeons / Board Member
- 2012. 5. – Present American Association of Endocrine Surgeons / Corresponding Member
- 2011. 1. – Present The International Association of Endocrine Surgeons / Active Member
- 2011. 1. – Present International Society of Surgery / Active Member
- 2008. 7. – Present The Asia and Oceania Thyroid Association / Member
- 2008. 7. – Present Korean Thyroid Association / Full Member
- 2008. 12. – Present Korean Society of Head and Neck Oncology / Full Member
- 2007. 8. – Present Korean Society of Clinical Oncology / Full Member
Frequently asked questions
- What conditions does Lee Gyu-eon treat?
- Lee Gyu-eon treats Thyroid cancer/Thyroid diseases (Thyroid nodules, Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism), Parathyroid cancer/Parathyroid diseases (Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism) and Adrenal diseases (pheochromocytoma, adrenal incidentaloma, Cushing's syndrome, hyperaldosteronism).
- Where does Lee Gyu-eon see patients?
- Lee Gyu-eon sees patients in Breast Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- How do I book an appointment with Lee Gyu-eon?
- Book through the hospital website or by phone (1588-5700). Large university hospitals usually need a referral letter from a local clinic for National Health Insurance to apply.