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Robotic & MIS Urology Fellowship Program
Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University Health System
Fellowship Directors
Koon Ho Rha, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Office: +82-2-2228-2310
FAX: +82-2-312-2538
E-mail: KHRHA@yuhs.ac
Woong Kyu Han, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Department of Urology, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Office: +82-2-2228-2310
FAX: +82-2-312-2538
E-mail: HANWK@yuhs.ac
General Information of Yonsei University Health System
Yonsei University Health System
(YUHS) was founded in 1885 as the
first modern medical institution in
Korea by the American medical
missionary, Dr. Horace N. Allen. It
began as a small hospital under the
name of Kwanghyewon, which
changed to Chejungwon and now it
is called Severance Hospital. As the
hospital expanded over the years to include various colleges and research centers, Yonsei University
Health System was born. YUHS has been a leader of medicine and is respected as a protector of
Korean health. Furthermore, under the roots of Christianity, all modern medical education and
medical care in Korea can be associated with YUHS.
YUHS is led by Dr. Chul Lee, CEO and President, who also serves as Vice-President for Health
Sciences of Yonsei University. The institution consists of 2 graduate schools (Public Health and
Nursing), 3 colleges (Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing) and 5 hospitals (Severance Hospital,
Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yongin Severance Hospital, Severance Mental Health Hospital, and the
Dental Hospital).
There are approximately 7,000 employees throughout the Health System, which include
approximately 2,000 physicians
and 5,000 support personnel. In
addition, 24,000 students have
graduated from the colleges and
graduate schools of YUHS. The
hospitals have around 3,000 beds
and see 3 million outpatients and
1 million inpatients annually.
The total lot size is 77 acres with
a building size of 59,508m²
(640,538ft²), and a total floor
area of 462,840m² (4.98 million
ft²).
All facilities under YUHS are modern with the state-of-the-art medical equipment, and are operated
by a ubiquitous information system that digitally links all organizations together efficiently. With
these infrastructures, YUHS continues to develop by balancing education, research and patient care,
which together are helping YUHS to realize its mission “With the love of God, free humankind from
disease and suffering”.
Based on more than 120 years of experience in medicine, YUHS will strive to become a leader in the
industrialization and globalization of medicine, thus helping it to achieve its goal of becoming the
medical hub of Northeast Asia.
For more information, visit http://www.yuhs.or.kr/en/
Severance Robot and MIS Center
In June 2009, the Severance Hospital and
Intuitive Surgical opened the Severance Robot
and MIS (minimally-invasive surgery) Center
for health professionals who want to discover
and gain hands-on experience with the various
aspects of minimally-invasive surgery.
The Severance Robot and MIS Center offers
specialized training modules in laparoscopy,
single site surgery and robotic surgery for
general surgeons and specialty surgeons.
Programs for operating room nurses are also
available. We are equipped with facilities for
animal and cadaveric skills laboratories and
have one da Vinci Si system and one da Vinci
S-HD system specifically set aside for training
purposes. We are the first robotic training
center in Korea, the second in Asia (the first
was in Hong Kong) and are aiming to become the central hub of robotic training in the world.
Since introducing the da Vinci surgical system to Korea in July 2005, the Severance Hospital robotic
program has been steadily growing. This is due to the combined efforts of the various surgical
departments involved in robotic surgery. Our Urology, general surgery, gynecology, thoracic surgery,
cardiovascular surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and pediatric surgery departments have performed a total
of more than 9500 robotic operations.
A number of these procedures were with foreign patients who undergo robotic operations through the
international patient clinic of the Severance Hospital. Surgeons from all around the world visit
annually to observe the robotic cases.
For more information, visit http://robotmis.iseverance.com/
Program Description
This is a one year training program under the guidance of a
clinical Professor. During fellowship, our fellow is expected to
participate in conferences, operations and research endeavors of
the appointed clinical Professor and the Department of Urology.
He/she will participate in weekly department conferences that
discuss the relevant cases of the previous week and weekly
meetings with the department of radiology that discuss the
important imaging modalities in some of the more perplexing cases. These meetings are moderated by
the clinical Professors of the department, thereby offering a wealth of expert knowledge on various
topics in urology.
The clinical component of the training gives emphasis on the development of advanced technical
skills during minimally invasive surgery. Our fellow is expected to be familiar with the different
techniques and proper use of instruments in endourologic, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. The
participant will be exposed to the latest available instruments and technology in minimally invasive
surgery. Our minimally invasive operating room suite boasts of three da Vinci S and one da Vinci Si
robotic systems designated for the use of urologic surgeons. Our fellow is not limited to participating
only in the surgeries of his/her assigned Professor. Because of the availability of clinical Professors
who are experts on a variety of surgical techniques, our fellow is free to interact with them and tailor
his/her experience according to what he/she thinks will help him/her become more successful.
In addition to clinical work, our fellow is expected to actively participate in research. Because of our
robust clinical experience, our fellow has access to a wealth of
prospectively maintained data bases that facilitates data gathering
and paper construction. Our department has a good track record
when it comes to producing abstracts for local and international
urological conferences such as those conducted by the Korean
Urology Association, European Association of Urology and
American Urological Association.
Research Facilities
Our fellow will have access to our biomedical research facility wherein comprehensive animal studies
can be performed. Newly built in 2013, our brand new state-of-the-art facility houses our robotic
training center. The focus of the laboratory efforts will be on endourological, laparoscopic, and
robotic research. This facility has four operating rooms, all fully equipped to perform laparoscopic
and robotic surgeries as well as a highly competent specialized staff. There are two da Vinci robotic
systems available for training and experimental purposes. With this facility, prospective experimental
trials using animal models are possible, providing another avenue for research design and publication.
Responsibilities
Our fellow is expected to be knowledgeable of the history, pertinent laboratory and radiological
results of patients under his/her assigned Professor. Our fellow is not placed on faculty call rotation
but, will be included in all other activities of the department such as attending conferences,
participating in operations and preparing manuscripts during the training program.
Teaching and Training
Candidates must at least be board eligible urologists.
Vacation and Educational Leave Policy
Our fellow is encouraged to take leaves of absences for vacation or educational purposes with the
approval of his assigned Professor. Educational leave is not considered as vacation if the participant is
presenting the results of research or if is undergoing clinical training as part of an education program.
Expenses during local or international meetings can be funded by the department only if there are
funds available.
Yearly Clinical Volume of Procedures
Procedures Volume
PCNL 40
Ureteroscopic procedures 150
SWL 190
Laparoscopic procedures 210
Video-assisted minilaparotomy surgery 180
LESS or NOTES 20
Robotic procedures 330
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