Live Surgery for Robot KT
Live Surgery for Robotic Kidney Transplantation
Gain Surgical Skills at Leading Organ Transplantation Centers in Seoul, Korea
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Registration Fee: KRW 100,000 (Domestic) / USD 100 (International)
Add the “Live Surgery” option during the ATW 2023 pre-registration procedure
NO on-site registration is available
Please note that pre-registration is required, and participants need to select their center of interest during registration.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there is a possibility that you may be allocated to a center other than the one that you selected if needed.
Introduction
Severance Hospital is the leading hospital in the field of robotic surgery and kidney transplantation in Korea. The first robotic kidney transplantation was performed at Severance Hospital in Korea on Nov 11th, 2019.
We invite you to join us for the live robotic kidney transplantation session that will be held at Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea on Nov 15th, 2023. The live surgery demonstration will offer all participants a chance to gain more information and tips as well as exchange experiences on robotic kidney transplantation.
In addition, we are delighted to have Dr. Wooju Jeong, an expert in the field of robotic surgery currently serving as a urologist at Henryford Hospital in Detroit, USA, as an invited speaker at the symposium. We are looking forward to having Dr. Jeong share his invaluable insight and knowledge on robotic kidney transplantation.
We are confident that this symposium will contribute greatly to advancing robotic kidney transplantation at your hospital.
Date & Time: November 15 (Wed), 08:30-13:00
Place: Seoam Auditorium, B3, Yonsei Cancer Center


Surgery Schedule
Recipient surgeon: Kyu Ha Huh (Yonsei University, Korea)
Assistant: Hyun Jeong Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
Donor surgeon: Juhan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
08:00 | Induction |
08:30 | Skin incision & Ports insertion |
09:00 | Robot docking |
09:10-10:10 | Preparation of the vascular bed and bladder |
10:20-10:50 | Back table procedures |
11:00-12:00 | Vascular anastomosis |
12:00-12:15 | Retroperionealization of the kidney |
12:15-12:50 | Ureteroneocystostomy |
13:00 | Finishing robotic procedures |
Symposium Program
Chair(s) | Wooju Jeong (Henry Ford Hospital) | |
08:30-08:40 | Opening Remark | Myoung Soo Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) |
08:40-08:50 | Introduction: Kidney transplantation at Severance Hospital | Eunki Min (Yonsei University, Korea) |
08:50-09:10 | Introduction: Robotic kidney transplantation (RKT) | Eunki Min (Yonsei University, Korea) |
09:30-10:10 | RKT – application of IDEAL guideline to develop a surgical technique | Wooju Jeong (Henry Ford Hospital, USA) |
10:20-11:00 | Surgical complications of kidney transplant (open vs robotic) | Wooju Jeong (Henry Ford Hospital, USA) |
11:10-11:30 | RKT experience at Severance Hospital | Seung Hyuk Yim (Yonsei University, Korea) |
12:00-12:50 | Live discussion | All |
13:00 | Closing Remark | Myoung Soo Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) |
Introduction
We cordially extend our invitation to you to attend the Seoul National University Hospital Live Surgery Symposium for Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation. This exceptional symposium, taking place as a pre-congress workshop for ATW 2023, promises an immersive encounter with cutting-edge research trends and technological advancements in the utilization of robot-assisted surgery in kidney transplantation. Hosted by Seoul National University Hospital, this symposium is set to showcase the comprehensive utilization of robotics in the transplantation process, encompassing both living kidney donors and recipients. Moreover, it is anticipated to serve as a platform for hospitals embarking on their own robot-assisted kidney transplantation programs, offering a myriad of invaluable insights and tips. We eagerly await the participation of esteemed individuals like yourself.
Date & Time: November 15 (Wed), 09:00-12:00
Place: Yoon Duck Byung Hall (First Floor),
Seoul National University Hospital Biomedical Research Institute


Surgery Schedule
Recipient surgeon: Jongwon Ha (Seoul National University, Korea)
Donor surgeon: Chang Wook Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea)
08:30-09:00 | Donor/Recipient Surgery Induction |
09:20 | Port Placement |
09:30 | Donor Surgery |
09:40 | Recipient Surgery |
10:20 | Kidney Out |
10:40 | Kidney Bench To |
11:10 | Robot Docking and Transplantation |
Symposium Program
Chair(s) | Chandra Bhati (University of Maryland, USA), Sangil Min (Seoul National University, Korea) | ||
08:50-08:55 | Opening remark | Jongwon Ha (Seoul National University, Korea) | Robot Simulator Practice |
08:55-09:00 | Congratulatory Address | Nam-Joon Yi (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:00- | Donor case presentation | Chang Wook Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:00-09:20 | Robot-assisted donor nephrectomy: SNUH experiences | Chang Wook Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:20-09:40 | Living donor nephrectomy: open, HALS, Pure laparoscopic, and robot-assisted | Jang Hee Han (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:40- | Recipient case presentation | Jongwon Ha (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:40-09:45 | Live discussion with donor surgeon | Chang Wook Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:45-09:50 | Live discussion with recipient surgeon | Jongwon Ha (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
09:50-10:05 | History and indication of RAKT | Eun-Ah Jo (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
10:05-10:20 | Tips for initiation of RAKT program | Ahram Han (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
10:20-10:25 | Live recap: Donor | – | |
10:25-10:40 | Robot-assisted living donor kidney transplantation: SNUH experience | Sangil Min (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
10:40-10:50 | Live recap: Bench | – | |
10:50-11:20 | UM experience and technical tips | Chandra Bhati (University of Maryland, USA) | |
11:20-11:40 | Anestheological consideration | Susie Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
11:40-12:00 | Live recap: Recipient | – | |
12:00 | Closing remark | Sangil Min (Seoul National University, Korea) |
Introduction
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you to participate in the Live Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation Symposium scheduled for November 15th, 2023 at Asan Medical Center (AMC), a globally recognized institution for our advancements in transplantation procedures.
The symposium will be an opportunity to share and learn from experiences in the field of kidney transplantation and particularly robot-assisted procedures. We are proud to say that AMC recently reached another milestone by conducting our 6,000th kidney transplantation, a first in Korea. With more than 400 transplantations performed per year, AMC has been at the forefront of providing advanced kidney transplantation with survival rates of 98.5% at 1 year and 90% at 5 years.
We are also making strides in the field of robot-assisted kidney transplantation, successfully completing of our 100th case recently. AMC has been able to apply this cutting-edge approach to a wider range of patients, including those with severe obesity, offering them a highly sophisticated surgical option that involves smaller incisions, less intraoperative bleeding, faster recovery, and earlier hospital discharge compared to open kidney transplantation.
We are excited to announce that we will be joined by notable speaker Dr. Mohamed Eltemamy of Cleveland Clinic, USA, an esteemed expert in the field of robot-assisted kidney transplantation. His contribution to the field is truly invaluable, and his insights will greatly enrich the symposium.


The Live Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation Symposium is more than a celebration of our accomplishments: it is a platform for knowledge exchange and the advancement of the transplantation field. We firmly believe that shared knowledge and collective experiences are the keys to driving progress in our professional community.
Your participation will undoubtedly add value to our event. We anticipate an enlightening and rewarding day filled with rich discussions and exchange.
Date & Time: November 15 (Wed), 09:00-12:00
Place: Main Auditorium (East Building, 6F), Asan Medical Center
Surgery Schedule
Recipient surgeon: Sung Shin (Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Assistant: Hye Eun Kwon (Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Donor surgeon: Youngmin Ko (Asan Medical Center, Korea)
8:00 | Induction |
9:00 | Skin incision |
Ports insertion | |
Vessels dissection | |
10:00 | Back table procedures |
11:00 | Main procedures |
12:00 | Finishing procedures |
Symposium Program
Moderator: Jin-Myoung Kim (Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Chair(s) | Young Hoon Kim (Asan Medical Center, Korea), Sang Hoon Song (Asan Medical Center, Korea) | |
09:00-09:05 | Opening Remark | Young Hoon Kim (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Sang Hoon Song (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |
09:05-10:00 | Single-port robot-assisted kidney transplantation | Mohamed Eltemamy (Cleveland Clinic, USA) |
10:00-10:30 | Comparison of clinical outcomes between robot-assisted and open kidney transplantation according to an immunological risk | Hyunwook Kwon (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |
10:30-11:00 | Anesthetistic evaluation and management for robot-assisted kidney transplantation | Sang-Wook Lee (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |
11:00-12:00 | Live Discussion | Mohamed Eltemamy (Cleveland Clinic, USA) Young Hoon Kim (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Sang Hoon Song (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Hyunwook Kwon (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Sang-Wook Lee (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |
12:00-12:30 | Long-term outcomes of kidney transplantation at Asan Medical Center | Youngmin Ko (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |
12:30 | Closing Remark | Young Hoon Kim (Asan Medical Center, Korea) Sang Hoon Song (Asan Medical Center, Korea) |