In order to implement the principles of joint medical care, the Ewha Womans University Medical Center decided to invite a patient from Mongolia, who was diagnosed with renal angiomyolipoma, to receive medical assistance in Seoul. This information was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
Professor Lee Hee-sung from the Mokdong Hospital's surgical department at Ewha Womans University met Otgonsuren Sodnomdorj, a woman approximately 60 years old, during a volunteer medical mission that took place from July 25 to August 1 last year in Bayankhongor, Ulaanbaatar, and Bayan-Ölgii, which is considered the westernmost region of Mongolia.
Otgonsuren was found to have signs of a kidney tumor, which required specialized medical intervention and interdisciplinary monitoring. Treatment in Korea could have caused significant financial difficulties, including costs for medical services, airfare, and accommodation, which, in turn, could have delayed the start of treatment.
During the volunteer project, the Ewha Womans University Medical Center conducted a thorough health assessment of the patient and her ability to receive treatment. As a result, she was selected to participate in the "Joint Medical Assistance" program and was invited to Ewha Womans University Hospital in Seoul.
The patient arrived in Korea on January 15 and was hospitalized at Ewha Womans University Hospital. The next day, on January 16, the radiology department successfully performed a renal artery embolization procedure. Professor Kim Kwang-hyun from the urology department continued to monitor the patient's condition during an outpatient visit.
"The patient was diagnosed with angiomyolipoma of the right kidney," noted Professor Kim. "We initiated selective embolization of the tumor in the right kidney and began treatment. Further outpatient monitoring of the patient is planned, focusing on reducing the risk of bleeding and monitoring the size of the tumor."
Otgonsuren plans to return to Korea in six months for a follow-up CT scan. She expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am very grateful for the opportunity to receive treatment at the Ewha Womans University Medical Center, which is distinguished by high standards of medical technology and professionalism. I still can't believe what's happening — it feels like a dream."
Kan Kyung-ho, director of international medical business, emphasized: "Thanks to the joint medical care program associated with the Ewha Mongolia medical service, our center contributes to supporting vulnerable populations abroad and strengthens international cooperation in medicine."
He added: "According to the core principles of the Ewha Womans University Medical Center — service and mutual assistance — we will continue to participate in social initiatives while strengthening our international medical leadership."
The International Medical Business Department of the Ewha Womans University Medical Center actively conducts free clinics and provides volunteer medical assistance in countries such as Mongolia and Uzbekistan, continuing to invite foreign patients to participate in joint medical care programs, underscoring its commitment to the development of global health.
