Yoon Sik Kang

Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D.
President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital
Specialist in Proctology and Gastroenterology
Developer of the ‘Kang Repair’ Mesh-Free Hernia Surgery

Executive Summary

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang is a world-renowned surgeon and a pioneer in the field of hernia and colorectal surgery. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he has performed more than 40,000 successful surgeries, including over 20,000 mesh-free hernia repairs. As the founder of Gibbeum Hospital, which is Korea's only surgical specialty general hospital, he has established a global destination for patients seeking safer and more effective surgical alternatives.

Education and Academic Background

Dr. Kang earned his Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s degrees in Medicine from the prestigious Seoul National University College of Medicine. He further expanded his expertise through a Research Fellowship in Colorectal Research at St. Mark’s Hospital in London, UK, between 1993 and 1994.

Professional Experience

In addition to serving as the President of Gibbeum Hospital, Dr. Kang is currently a Clinical Consultant for the Department of Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital. His previous leadership roles include serving as the Founder and President of Daehang Hospital from 1999 to 2005 and establishing the Seoul Surgical Clinic in 1990. He has also shared his knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Sungkyunkwan University Samsung Medical Center and Hallym University College of Medicine.

Leadership and Achievements

Throughout his career, Dr. Kang has held significant positions such as Vice President of the Korean Surgical Society and President of the Seoul National University Hospital Department of Surgery Alumni Association. He is a former Board Member of the Korean Surgical Research Foundation. His excellence has been recognized nationally, as he was ranked the number one Best Specialist in Proctology by Dong-A Ilbo and received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award for his outstanding contributions to medical ethics.

Competitive Advantages and The Kang Repair

Dr. Kang is the innovator behind the Kang Repair, a revolutionary hernia surgery that avoids synthetic plastic mesh. This technique eliminates risks associated with foreign bodies, such as chronic pain and infections. It boasts an exceptionally low recurrence rate of less than 0.2% and a chronic pain rate of less than 0.5%, both of which are far superior to global averages for mesh-based surgeries. By utilizing local anesthesia, Dr. Kang ensures a high level of safety for elderly patients and those with underlying health conditions. His minimal incision approach allows for rapid recovery, enabling patients to return to their daily lives and international travel shortly after the procedure.

Global Recognition and Memberships

Dr. Kang’s expertise is recognized internationally, evidenced by his invitation as a guest speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and his research presentation at the 100th Anniversary Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has successfully treated patients from over 56 countries. He remains an active member of the Korean Surgical Society, the Korean Society of Coloproctology, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.