As part of its joint medical care program, Ewha Womans University Medical Center decided to invite a patient from Mongolia, who was diagnosed with renal angiomyolipoma, to its hospital in Seoul for necessary medical assistance. This information was provided by MiddleAsianNews.
Professor Lee Hee-sung from the Mokdong surgical department met with Otgonsuren Sodnomdorj, a woman around 60 years old, during a volunteer medical expedition that took place from July 25 to August 1 last year in Bayangol, a district of Ulaanbaatar, as well as in the Bayan-Ölgii aimag located in western Mongolia.
Otgonsuren showed signs of a kidney tumor, which required a specialized approach and interdisciplinary monitoring. Receiving treatment in Korea could have been a financial burden, considering not only medical expenses but also additional costs for airfare and accommodation, which could delay the treatment process until a critical moment.
During the volunteer mission, specialists from Ewha Womans University Medical Center assessed the patient's health condition and explored treatment options. She was selected to participate in the "Joint Medical Care" program and was invited for treatment at Ewha Womans University Hospital in Seoul.
On January 15, the patient arrived in Korea and was hospitalized at Ewha Womans University Hospital, where on January 16, the radiology department successfully performed renal artery embolization. Professor Kim Kwang-hyun from the urology department continued to monitor her condition during subsequent outpatient visits.
“The patient was diagnosed with angiomyolipoma of the right kidney,” Professor Kim reported. “We referred her to the radiology department for selective embolization of the mass in the right kidney and began treatment. After the procedure, we plan to closely monitor the patient's condition on an outpatient basis, tracking the risk of bleeding and changes in the size of the tumor.”
Ms. Otgonsuren expressed her gratitude, noting that she plans to return to Korea in six months for a follow-up CT scan: “I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to receive treatment at Ewha Womans University Medical Center, where advanced medical technologies and expertise are utilized. I still can’t believe what has happened to me — it feels like a dream.”
Kan Kyung-ho, director of the international medical business department, emphasized: “Through the joint medical care program associated with the Ewha Mongolia medical service, Ewha Womans University Medical Center is making a significant contribution to supporting medically vulnerable groups abroad and developing international cooperation in healthcare.”
He added: “Following the core principles of Ewha Womans University Medical Center — service and mutual assistance — we will continue to participate in social contribution initiatives, strengthening our international leadership in medicine.”
The international medical business department of Ewha Womans University Medical Center actively conducts free clinics and provides volunteer medical assistance in countries such as Mongolia and Uzbekistan, continuing to invite foreign patients to participate in joint medical care programs and emphasizing its commitment to the development of global health.
