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AMC's Department of Vascular Surgery is a division of the Department of Surgery, responsible for surgical and non-surgical treatment for various diseases affecting the arteries and veins.

About the Division of Vascular Surgery

Vascular surgery is a rapidly evolving medical specialty, marked by the development of numerous minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques. At AMC, we not only proactively adopt advanced procedures such as angioplasty and stenting, but also continue to lead in traditional open surgical techniques, which remain fundamental to the field. By mastering both foundational and cutting-edge approaches, the Division of Vascular Surgery at AMC provides optimal, individualized treatment for each patient.

The division includes a team of experienced physicians and operates its own vascular laboratory, where board-certified vascular technicians perform high-quality non-invasive tests. This allows for accurate, patient-specific diagnostic evaluations, forming the basis for tailored treatment plans.

To provide patients with the best treatment options based on a multidisciplinary approach, the division works closely with excellent specialists of AMC in other departments and divisions including Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Cardiology, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

National Leader in Complex Vascular Surgery

As one of the largest vascular surgery division in Korea, we have performed more than 2,000 cases of carotid endarterectomy since 1995. Over the past five years, we have performed an average of 127 abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs annually, including both open surgical repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). In addition, we carry out over 600 arteriovenous fistula (AVF)-related operations each year, underscoring our extensive clinical experience and surgical volume.

The diseases treated include

  • Cerebrovascular diseases (carotid artery, vertebral artery) - Diseases of arteries on the neck. This may cause stroke.
  • Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta and iliac artery – A localized dilation of arteries that may rupture or thromboembolic complications.
  • Stenosis and occlusion of the leg arteries – Narrowing or complete interruption of blood flow in the arteries of the lower extremities, which may lead to claudication (pain while walking), and in severe cases, rest pain or tissue damage.
  • Stenosis, occlusion, or dissection of the mesenteric arteries – Conditions that impair blood flow to the intestines, potentially leading to bowel ischemia or postprandial abdominal pain, and resulting in symptoms such as weight loss and digestive difficulties.
  • Acute deep vein thrombosis – The formation of blood clots in the deep veins of the lower extremities, which may lead to leg swelling and can cause life-threatening pulmonary thromboembolism if the clot migrates to the lungs.
  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), including varicose veins – A condition in which impaired venous return leads to pooling of blood in the legs, especially during prolonged standing. This can result in leg heaviness, swelling, and visible varicose veins. In advanced cases, skin discoloration and venous ulcers may develop around the ankles.
  • Lymphedema - Dysfunctional lymph circulation causes swelling of the lower extremity.
  • Vascular access issues in end-stage renal disease – In patients requiring hemodialysis, vascular access complications such as stenosis, thrombosis, or malfunction are common. Our team manages the full spectrum of these conditions, from AV access creation to ongoing maintenance and revision procedures.

Medical Specialities

Take a look at the treatment of major diseases in your department.

Aortic Disease

The AMC Aortic Disease Center introduced an organic collaboration system to fight aortic diseases including aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and aortostenosis, offering the most appropriate treatment for each patient from conventional surgery and minimally-invasive surgery to percutaneous procedure to hybrid surgery that combines surgery and procedure, producing world-class treatment results.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

The AMC Peripheral Vascular Disease Center provides total care services from diagnosis, drug therapy, procedure, and surgery to rehabilitation for carotid artery and peripheral vascular diseases.

Doctors

  • GWON. JUN-GYO
    GWON. JUN-GYO
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    Vascular Surgery, Asan Diabetes Center, Aortic Disease Center, Peripheral Artery Disease Center, Asan Medical Center Heart Institute

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  • LEE SANG AH
    LEE SANG AH
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery

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  • Cho, Young-pil
    Cho, Young-pil
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery, Stroke Center, Asan Diabetes Center, Level 1 trauma team, Asan Medical Center Heart Institute, Aortic Disease Center, Peripheral Artery Disease Center

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    Artery & Venous disease, Occlusive & Thrombotic Vascular disease, Arteriovenous Fistula, Lymphatic Disease

  • Han, Young-jin
    Han, Young-jin
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery, Aortic Disease Center, Peripheral Artery Disease Center, Asan Medical Center Heart Institute

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    Vascular Surgical disease(In patient care)

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    SANGMIN GONG
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery

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    KIM SEONG EUN
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery

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    SHIN IK SOO
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery

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    JANG HYE-WON
    Departments

    Vascular Surgery

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    HAN SONG IE
    Departments

    Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery , Neurosurgery, Acute Care Surgery, Vascular Surgery

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