Dr. Young Kyoung You

Dr. Young Kyoung You is a specialist in liver transplantation based in Seoul, South Korea. He is affiliated with Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital-Seocho and practices within the Pancreatobiliary Surgery department. His clinical work focuses on complex hepatobiliary conditions and surgical management of liver-related diseases, including transplant procedures.

Dr. You’s medical approach is grounded in advanced surgical techniques and the management of hepatobiliary-pancreatic conditions, supporting patients who require specialized surgical care.

Clinical Expertise & Special Interests

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Dr. Young Kyoung You’s clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical management of various hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions. His work involves treating liver cancer, bile duct cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other hepatobiliary-pancreatic diseases.

He performs a range of procedures such as liver transplantation, liver resection, surgical treatment for bile duct cancer, and pancreatic cancer surgery. His practice also includes minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic liver resection, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.

His areas of clinical interest include cancer and immunity, transplant immunity, liver metabolism, and the prevention and early detection of hepatobiliary-pancreatic cancers. He is also engaged in minimally invasive surgical techniques aimed at improving patient care.

Education, Training & Professional Background

Dr. Young Kyoung You completed his Bachelor of Medicine at The Catholic University of Korea between 1982 and 1988. He later obtained a Master of Surgery from the same institution from 1990 to 1994, followed by a Doctorate in Surgery between 1997 and 2007.

His advanced training includes liver transplantation and transplant surgery at Kyoto University in Japan from 2001 to 2002. He also completed training at the Liver Unit of King’s College Hospital in London, United Kingdom, in 2001.

Dr. You has held several professional roles within recognized medical societies. He has served as Director of the Korean Society for Transplantation since 2011 and as a Council Member of the Korean Surgical Society since 2010. He has also contributed as Director of the Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons and as Secretary General of the Korean Liver Transplantation Research Society.

Patient Care Philosophy

Dr. Young Kyoung You focuses on delivering patient-centered surgical care tailored to individual medical needs. His approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, appropriate surgical planning, and the use of advanced techniques such as minimally invasive and robotic surgery when suitable.

His clinical philosophy includes attention to long-term outcomes, early detection strategies, and the integration of research-based insights into patient care, particularly in the fields of transplantation and hepatobiliary oncology.

International Patient Support

International patient services are supported, with systems in place to assist patients traveling from outside South Korea for specialized medical care and consultation.

Why Patients Consult Dr. Young Kyoung You

Patients may consult Dr. Young Kyoung You for:

Expertise in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery
Management of liver, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers
Availability of minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures
Consultation options including both in-person and online formats
Access to treatment in Seoul, South Korea with international patient support

Hospital Affiliation & Facilities

Dr. Young Kyoung You is affiliated with Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital-Seocho in Seoul, South Korea. He practices in the Pancreatobiliary Surgery department, where he provides specialized surgical care for hepatobiliary and pancreatic conditions.

Book an Appointment / Medical Enquiry

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