Pectus Excavatum Courses
Pectus excavatum training courses in Korea are designed for thoracic surgeons and surgical trainees seeking advanced skills in chest wall deformity correction. These programs focus on techniques such as the minimally invasive Nuss procedure and personalized chest wall remodeling methods developed by leading Korean experts. Participants learn patient assessment, surgical planning, intraoperative technique, and postoperative care for both functional and cosmetic outcomes. Courses often include live surgery observation, hands-on workshops, and interactions with specialists renowned for high volumes of pectus excavatum corrections. Korea’s thoracic surgery community also hosts forums and knowledge exchanges that attract international surgeons for skill development and innovation sharing.
| Training Program Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Chest Wall Deformity Clinic · Pneumothorax Clinic · Hyperhidrosis Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Training Institution | Gangnam Severance Hospital Yonsei University, College of Medicine |
| Program Objective | Comprehensive, immersive thoracic surgery training designed to guide participants from foundational knowledge to advanced surgical proficiency across chest wall deformities, pneumothorax, and hyperhidrosis. |
| Educational Philosophy | Active Learning–based program emphasizing hands-on engagement, real surgical exposure, and immediate clinical application. |
| Chest Wall Deformity Training | Pectus Excavatum (Sunken Chest) Surgery – Double Bar Technique Pectus Carinatum (Protruding Chest) – Brace & Surgical Treatment Focus on asymmetry correction and structural chest wall remodeling Double Bar Technique Asymmetry Correction |
| Pneumothorax Training | Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (Youth & Young Adults) Secondary Pneumothorax (Elderly Patients) Catamenial Pneumothorax (Women of Reproductive Age) Case-specific, evidence-based treatment strategies |
| Hyperhidrosis Training | Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis (Single-Side Approach) Lumbar Sympathectomy for Plantar Hyperhidrosis (Laparoscopic Technique) Medical Management for Craniofacial Hyperhidrosis Reduced Compensatory Sweating High-Volume Center |
| Hands-On Surgical Training | Operating Room Preparation · Sterile Field Maintenance ·
Patient Positioning & Preoperative Setup Real Surgical Observation & Participation Across Procedures |
| Clinical Exposure | Full workflow coverage from initial consultation →
surgery → postoperative follow-up Designed to prepare trainees for independent practice in their home countries |
| Eligibility | Doctors · Nurses |
| Training Schedule | Weekdays Only 08:00 – 17:00 (Lunch Break 12:00 – 13:00) |
| Program Format | Theoretical Instruction + Practical Clinical Training |
| Language | English |
| Training Support | Daily Briefing & Debriefing Sessions Dedicated Training Space Prepared for Participants |
| Capacity | 2 Participants per Course |
| Upcoming Dates | To Be Determined |
| Venue | 211, Eonju-ro Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06273 Republic of Korea |
