Esophagus Cancer Treatment Cost In South Korea

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Cancer arising in the oesophageal tube is known as esophagus cancer. The esophagus or food pipe is the tubular organ that run from the throat to the stomach. Smoking and uncontrollable acid reflux are the two main risk factors of esophageal cancer. symptoms experienced are difficulty in swallowing, indigestion, chest pain, weight loss, and hoarseness of voice. for treating esophageal cancer the type and stage of cancer have to be kept into consideration. surgical removal of cancerous growth can be of endoscopic if the tumor is too small, esophagectomy when a portion is removed and esophagogastrectomy is the complete removal of the food pipe. a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy is given along with immunotherapy and targeted drug therapy. Palliative care becomes of utmost importance post-surgery.

Inclusions in the package

The cost of Eosphagus Cancer includes:

  • Preoperative diagnostic tests cost, some of which may include a Barium swallow test, CT Scan, MRI, Upper Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Bronchoscopy, etc.

  • Surgery cost (Depends upon the type and size of the tumour and the extent to which the tumour has spread)

  • Type of surgery (transhiatal esophagectomy, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, Thoracoabdominal gastrectomy)

  • Post-Operative cost (there might be a need for chemotherapy or Radiotherapy before or post-surgery)

  • Medicines 

  • Patient's hospital stay 

Factors affecting cost of Esophagus Cancer Treatment

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

  • Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing, or single room)

  • The stage and type of cancer

  • Patients may require repeated investigation through PET CT and related tests  Post-surgery / Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy.

  • Any additional tests may be required to know the status of the disease during the course of treatment.  

  • An extended stay at the Hospital

  • Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident [may take longer duration in case of chemotherapy or radiotherapy sessions]

List of Centers for Esophagus Cancer Treatment in South Korea

Popular Cities in South Korea for Esophagus Cancer Treatment are:

Doctors for Esophagus Cancer Treatment in South Korea

The doctor for treating esophageal cancer are gastroenterologists, general surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists.

Listing popular specialists:

Prof. Son Young Gil

Prof. Son Young Gil

Professor, 20 years of experience

Keimyung University – Dongsan Medical CenterLocation

Laparoscopic distal gastrectomy Duodenal–Jejunal Bypass Surgery Surgical Oncology

Dr. Eun-Kyu Kim

Dr. Eun-Kyu Kim

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Seoul National University – Bundang HospitalLocation

High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Breast cancer surgery Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Complementary and naturopathic medicine Acupuncture Nutritional medicine

Dr. Kim Hoon Yub

Dr. Kim Hoon Yub

Associate Professor, 22 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Complementary and naturopathic medicine Acupuncture Nutritional medicine

Dr. Jung Seung Pil

Dr. Jung Seung Pil

Director, 17 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr. Bae Soo-youn

Dr. Bae Soo-youn

Associate Professor, 15 years of experience

Korea University – Anam HospitalLocation

Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Complementary and naturopathic medicine Acupuncture High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Nutritional medicine

Dr. Woo-Chan Park

Dr. Woo-Chan Park

Professor, 32 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr. Tae-Kyung Yoo

Dr. Tae-Kyung Yoo

Associate Professor, 12 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Seoul St. Mary’s HospitalLocation

Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy

Dr. Jin-Hyoung Kang

Dr. Jin-Hyoung Kang

Professor, 37 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Incheon St. Marys HospitalLocation

Head and Neck Cancer Melanoma High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr. Hong Sook Hee

Dr. Hong Sook Hee

Professor, 21 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Incheon St. Marys HospitalLocation

Cancer in Children Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) Treatment Castleman Disease Treatment Cervical Cancer Treatment Endometrial Cancer Treatment Esophagus Cancer Treatment Ewing Family of Tumors Treatment Eye Cancer Treatment Gallbladder Cancer Treatment

Dr. Lee Ji-eun

Dr. Lee Ji-eun

Associate Professor, 13 years of experience

The Catholic University Of Korea – Incheon St. Marys HospitalLocation

Sarcoma High-resolution breast sonography High-speed biopsy Reconstructive breast surgery Aesthetic breast surgery Chemotherapy and immunotherapy

Dr. Cho Hanbyul

Dr. Cho Hanbyul

Professor, 24 years of experience

Gangnam Severance Hospital - Yonsei UniversityLocation

ovarian cancer (mulch) endometrial cancer gynecological cancer robotic surgery laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Jaehoon Kim

Dr. Jaehoon Kim

Professor, 32 years of experience

Gangnam Severance Hospital - Yonsei UniversityLocation

ovarian cancer endometrial cancer gynecological cancer robotic surgery laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Jung Joon

Dr. Jung Joon

Professor, 30 years of experience

Gangnam Severance Hospital - Yonsei UniversityLocation

metastatic breast cancer ovarian cancer (mulch) endometrial cancer gynecological cancer robotic surgery laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Bae Sung-jun

Dr. Bae Sung-jun

Consultant, 11 years of experience

Gangnam Severance Hospital - Yonsei UniversityLocation

metastatic breast cancer ovarian cancer (mulch) endometrial cancer gynecological cancer robotic surgery laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Paik Nam-sun

Dr. Paik Nam-sun

Director, 42 years of experience

Ewha Womans University Medical CentreLocation

metastatic breast cancer ovarian cancer (mulch) endometrial cancer gynecological cancer robotic surgery laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Jeongcheol Lee

Dr. Jeongcheol Lee

Professor, 15 years of experience

Yeungnam University Medical CenterLocation

esophageal cancer surgery thoracoscopic surgery lung transplantation

Dr. Jang-Hoon Lee

Dr. Jang-Hoon Lee

Professor, 28 years of experience

Yeungnam University Medical CenterLocation

esophageal cancer surgery thoracoscopic surgery lung transplantation chest trauma

Success Rate

the five-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is 47 % for benign cases and is 5% for invasive cancer cases. even the quality of life is highly affected post-surgery as one has to be put on nutrition therapy in order to meet daily food requirements.

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