The Department of General Surgery emphasizes expertise and has a team of specialized medical professionals whose are responsible for various sub-specialties based on each field. Our dedicated specialists in upper gastrointestinal tract, lower gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary-pancreatic, colorectal-anal, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, head and neck surgery, breast surgery, endocrine surgery and other specific areas. With our specialists’ knowledge and diverse experiences, our medical staffs are fully committed to provide top-notch patient care.

We operate various specialized clinics to enhance patient convenience and expand the depth of diagnosis and treatment. We also plan to further develop the fields of transplantation surgery, endoscopic surgery and minimally invasive surgery. By doing so, we aim to provide more advance and comprehensive medical services to the patients.

In addition, due to the increasing rate of female cancers such as breast and thyroid cancer, our department plays a central role in women’s cancer center, where comprehensive examinations and diagnoses are conducted at a single location in one day. 

For gastric cancer and colorectal cancer, many surgeries using the latest technique of laproscopic surgery have been implemented, which leads to faster recovery and minimal scarring post-surgery. 

Since 2005, Department of General Surgery of Inha University Hospital has been offering pediatric surgery by the first specialized pediatric surgeon in Incheon, making it possible to perform various pediatric surgical procedures.

In hepatobiliary and vascular surgery as well, many patients who visit our hospital are consistently receiving high-quality medical care and services.

As the medical specialists working in University Hospital, we have pride, sense of responsibility and are committed to give our utmost effort in providing the best possible care to the patients, contributing to research advancements and education students.