Where does Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong practice?

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong practices at Konkuk University Medical Centre

What is the specialty of Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong?

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong specialty is Colo-Rectal Surgeon

What is the experience of Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong?

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong is Colo-Rectal Surgeon with 25 years of experience.

What does a colorectal surgeon do?

A Colorectal Surgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of anorectal and colorectal conditions (conditions of the colon, rectum and anus).

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by a colorectal surgeon?

Investigations like fecal occult blood test (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are rquired.

What are the typical symptoms to see a colorectal surgeon?

If you are having Anal or groin area abscess, boil, Bowel or urinary incontinence, Rectal bleeding or black stools with a sticky, tarry texture you should consult a colorectal surgeon.

Is colorectal surgery painful?

Most people will experience some pain but that can be managed with pain killers and it will improve with time.

Can you live a normal life without a colon?

Yes, people can live without a colon, but may need to wear a bag outside their body to collect stool. However, a surgical procedure can be performed to create a pouch in the small intestine that takes the place of the colon and in that case wearing a bag is not necessary.

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong, Colo-Rectal Surgeon in Seoul, South Korea - Appointment

About Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong is a leading Colo-rectal surgeon with +25 years of experience in performing cancer excision surgeries of the large intestine.
Prof. Dae-Yong is a professional member of various societies such as, the Cancer Disease Review Board, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service and of the Korean Society of Coloproctology Subspecialist, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Korean Society of Surgical Oncology as a Sub-speciality.
He has been conferred awards for his contribution to the field of surgery.
Prof. Dae-Yong is a reputed figure in medical circles, for he has held leading positions as PR and Mediator of Konkuk University Medical Center and the Seoul Central District Court.
After obtaining a bachelor's degree in 1984, he completed his Master's in 1994 and MD in 1996 from the Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine.
Prof. Dae-Yong is a specialised surgeon for colo-rectal and anal cancers and robotic surgery.
He has co-authored several research papers for reputed journals, elucidating his experiences during his studies and practice.

Hospital

Konkuk University Medical Centre

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Special Interest

Rectal cancer Anal cancer Robotic surgery

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Work Experience of Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong

Chief, Konkuk University Medical Centre

Prof. Hwang Dae-Yong's

MD, 1996, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine

Post Graduation, 1994, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine

Graduation, 1984, Seoul National University Graduate School of Medicine

2010, Best Poster Award, The Korean Society of Coloproctology 2003, Young Medical Doctor Award, The Korean Society of Coloproctology 2003, Minister of Science and Technology Award 2002, Korean Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences Director Award

Case Report Of Periorbital Metastasis From Rectal Cancer.
Brain Metastasis From Colorectal Cancer: A Single Center Experience.
Clinical Significance of Preoperative Virtual Colonoscopy for Evaluation of the Proximal Colon in Patient With Obstructive Colorectal Cancer.