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개방 갑상선절제술 · Open thyroidectomy · Surgery
Open thyroidectomy
A 3–5 cm incision in the middle of the neck removes the thyroid directly. The most established operation, suitable for the widest range of cases, and covered by Korean health insurance.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| The most established; Suitable for all stages; Lowest cost; Short operating time | A scar is left on the neck |
Cost
| Range | Basis | |
|---|---|---|
| Korea | about KRW 10.5–11.5 million (≈ CNY 55–61k)official price | Price without Korean national health insurance (including tests and a standard ward for 2 nights and 3 days), taking the Gibbeum Hospital website price of September 2026 as an example; university hospitals need to be asked through their international centers[1] |
Used for
Offered at
Seoul National University Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital