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Conditions treated

  • Coronary artery disease/valvular disease/aortic disease
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Arrhythmia

Professor Kang Chang-hyeon specializes in thoracic surgery, providing detailed explanations of robotic surgery for lung cancer and considerate care to help patients make decisions and recover quickly.

Hospital information

Hospital
Seoul National University Hospital
Address
101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
Appointments
1588-5700

Education

  • 2005–Present PhD in Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • 1996–1999 Master's degree in Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • 1988–1994 Bachelor's degree, Seoul National University College of Medicine

Career

  • Current: Chief, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital (since July 2024)
  • Current: Chair, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine (since July 2024)
  • 2015–Present Professor, Seoul National University College of Medicine
  • 2013–2017 Chief, Division of Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital
  • 2010–2014 Associate Professor, Seoul National University Hospital
  • Title: Long-term survival analysis of robotic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
  • Journal: Dis Esophagus
  • Publication date: 2024-07
  • PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38964872/
  • Title: Fetal Lung Interstitial Tumor: A Comprehensive Case Study with an Emphasis on Next-Generation Sequencing
  • Journal: J Chest Surg
  • Publication date: 2024-07
  • PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38378637/
  • Title: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Nutritional Status Between Early and Late Oral Feeding After Esophagectomy: An Open Labeled Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Journal: Ann Surg
  • Publication date: 2024-07
  • PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38994579/
  • Title: The Prognostic Value of Oligo-Recurrence Following Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
  • Journal: J Chest Surg
  • Publication date: 2023-10
  • PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37696781/
  • Title: Thoracoscopic segmentectomy in children with congenital lung malformation.
  • Journal: Sci Rep
  • Publication date: 2023-06
  • PubMed URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37316608/

Academic societies & awards

  • Current: Chair, External Relations Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic Oncology (since January 2020)
  • Current: Chair, Publication Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (since January 2020)
  • Current: Chair, Planning Committee, Korean Society of Tracheoesophageal Science (since 2019)
  • 2018–2019 Chair, Academic Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic Oncology
  • January 2017–December 2019 Vice Chair, Academic Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2016–2018 Chair, Research Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic Oncology
  • Current: Board Member, Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (since 2015)
  • 2014–2016 Chair, Academic Committee, Korean Society for Thoracic Oncology
  • 2011–2012 Chair, Editorial Committee, Korean Society of Tracheoesophageal Surgery

Frequently asked questions

What conditions does Kang Chang-hyeon treat?
Kang Chang-hyeon treats Coronary artery disease/valvular disease/aortic disease, Valvular heart disease and Arrhythmia.
Where does Kang Chang-hyeon see patients?
Kang Chang-hyeon sees patients in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
How do I book an appointment with Kang Chang-hyeon?
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.