Dong a University Hospital

Overview

Founding purposes

Grounded on both the founding ideas of Dong-A University and the policies of Korean medical education, DAUH's aims are to produce qualified medical personnel to serve for the improved health and welfare of the regional community and the nation. The following points were identified as operating criteria:

Research and study

Dong-A University Hospital specializes in heart and brain research. A new 'Heart-Brain Center' is under construction and due for completion in June 2012.

Other areas of research at the Center include: Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Allergy, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hemato-oncology, Hepato-oncology, Infection, Rheumatology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, ENT, Family Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Diagnostics, Pathology, Radiology, Radiological Oncology, Ophthalmology, Urology, Nuclear Medicine.

Medical equipment

Dong-A University Hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment, funded through regular government and industry grants.

Regional clinical trial center

The Dong-A University Regional Clinical Trial Center performs clinical research services for the academic and private sectors. The Center completed 105 investigator-initiated and 96 sponsor-initiated trials in 2010. An MOU was recently signed between this trial center and the clinical trial unit at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. The Center is also actively participating in nationwide collaborative research with other prominent Korean institutions.

The CTC's director is Dr Moo-Hyun Kim, a cardiologist.

Specialist divisions

In fulfilling its role as a hub for medical specialists, Dong-A University Hospital is home to various centers of expertise, including: the Robotic Surgery Center, General Health Promotion Center, Stroke Center, Cancer Center, Breast Center, Parkinson's Disease Center, Spine Center, Transfusion-free Medicine & Surgery Center, Cardiovascular Center, Gastroenterology Center, Novalis Radiosurgery Center, Organ Transplant Center, Emergency Medical Center, Clinical Test Research Center, Mental Health Center, and the Sunflower Children's Center.

Robotic Surgery Center

The Da Vinci Surgical system is a surgical operating system approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2002. In April 2004, a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy was first performed successfully in a Korean patient with localized prostate cancer by the urology team at the Robotic Surgery Center of Dong-A University Hospital in Singapore. Currently, more than 20 Da Vinci Robots are presently in Korea for the application of various surgical procedures. The system provides dexterous surgical precision with 10-15X magnified 3D images and improves the rate of successful delicate surgical movements when compared with skilled human hands. Other advantages of the Da Vinci System include:

Current indications for robotic cancer surgery

Regional cardiocerebrovascular center

Dong-A University Hospital is a major location for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular care in Busan-Gyeongnam region. The Cardiology Department has been offering experienced coronary intervention with case volumes ranging in the top ranks at both regional and national levels. Emergency treatment for acute myocardial infarction at DAUH is highly graded for its expedient intervention and thorough systematic algorithm specifications designed for acute coronary care. For cerebrovascular disease, DAUH's Stroke Center has been operating the Stroke Care Unit, the first of its kind in the region. 'CODE RED' is a coordinated response system that begins from the moment of first contact in the emergency department or outpatient clinics, through to acute treatment and neurological rehabilitation. The performance of DAUH's Cardiocerebrovascular Center led to its certification of DAMC as the primary Regional Cardio- and Cerebrovascular Center for Busan-Ulsan area in March 2010.

Cancer center

Quality treatment is provided in DAUH's cancer-specialization center in cooperation with the departments of hemato-oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, radiology, radiation oncology and general surgery. The Breast Center focuses on early diagnosis of breast cancer, surgical intervention and breast reconstructive surgery.

Parkinson's Disease Center

The Parkinson's Disease Center is a full service diagnostic center for Parkinson's disease. The center offers comprehensive approaches for diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for patients with Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism. Detailed diagnostic procedures can determine origins as an occupational disease, the presence of accompanying dementia, and the need for the surgical intervention.

Spine center

In close cooperation with specialists in the orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine departments, this center practices conventional open surgery as well as minimal invasive percutaneous surgery for spine-related diseases and trauma.

Transfusion-free Medicine & Surgery Center

Dong-A Medical Center has an active acquisitions program for the rapid adoption of modern medical techniques and equipment for accuracy and reliability. The Transfusion-free Medicine and Surgery Center at Dong-A University Hospital is a state-of-the-art approach to medical and surgical care of patients without the use of blood transfusion. The center relies upon the expertise of physician specialists and cutting-edge medical techniques and devices.

Gastroenterology Center

Operated by the division of digestive diseases, this center is divided into a stomach-esophagus clinic, colon-anus clinic, liver clinic and pancreas-bile clinic. Centered on the departments of gastroenterology and general surgery, the center also provides follow-up counseling after treatment.

Novalis Radiosurgery Center

Novalis is a modern surgical device for non-invasive treatment of cancerous tissue. Also accessible to the departments of neurosurgery and radiation oncology, it is primarily used for brain tumors, spine tumors and malignant transformations.

Sunflower Women & Children's Center

The Sunflower Women & Children's Center is an outreach effort to protect children from sexual violence. The Center has been refurbished with an appealing lounge and restroom for kids only. There is also a designated office space for sexual assault victims to record details. The Center also offers diagnosis and counseling by specialists from obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry and clinical psychology as well as provides advisory lawyers.

Affiliates

Dong-A University Hospital maintains active recognition and relationships with the following international partners:

Location

Dong-A University Hospital is located in Seo-gu, and is a 10-minute walk from Dongdaeshin-dong subway station. Public buses traveling within the area include numbers: 86, 15, 86-1, 161, 309, 310, 2. There is also a free shuttle bus service traveling between the Dongdaeshin-dong and Seodaeshin-dong subway stations and the hospital. It runs every 15 minutes during working hours.