Overview The Department of Urology specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract—including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra—as well as the male reproductive system, which encompasses the penis, testes, vas deferens, and prostate. As a major surgical specialty, we provide comprehensive care ranging from precision diagnostics to advanced operative interventions.
Our Team The Department of Urology at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is comprised of 11 faculty members, a dedicated group of national and international clinical fellows, and 10–12 residents. We are committed to excellence and lead the way in clinical care, groundbreaking research, and medical education both in Korea and globally.
Major Areas of Expertise and Research
○ Urologic Oncology: Precision treatment for Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, Penile, and Adrenal cancers.
○ Voiding Dysfunction & Prostate: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), neurogenic bladder, nocturia, and urinary tract strictures.
○ Urolithiasis: Advanced management of renal, ureteral, and bladder stones using state-of-the-art robotic and endoscopic platforms.
○ Female Urology: Specializing in Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Cystocele) and urinary incontinence.
○ Pediatric Urology: Treatment of congenital anomalies and rare pediatric urological diseases.
○ Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Comprehensive care for cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, and urethritis.
○ Andrology & Transplantation: Male infertility, sexual dysfunction, and kidney transplantation.
Advanced Surgical Systems We prioritize rapid patient recovery and improved quality of life by tailoring our surgical approach to each patient's needs. Our expertise includes:
○ Minimally Invasive Surgery: State-of-the-art Robotic-Assisted and Laparoscopic surgeries.
○ Endoscopic Surgery: Advanced procedures utilizing cutting-edge laser and electrical systems.
○ Microsurgery & Open Surgery: Traditional and microscopic interventions for complex reconstructive cases.
Major Target diseases and Research
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, and prostate diseases. Functional disorder, such as sexual dysfunction and urinary obstruction, is also treated.