Ewha University Aortic Vascular Hospital Designated the First Endobastech Aortic International Education and Training Center in Asia
Nov 06, 2025
Ewha Womans University Aortic Vascular Hospital (Hospital Director Song Seok-won) has been designated as the first Asian-Pacific Aortic Care Training Center of Excellence in cooperation with global aortic medical device company Endovastec and Life Science Korea.
At the signing ceremony and signboard ceremony held at the conference room of Lee Hak-hye on the 7th floor of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital (Hospital Director Joo Woong) on the 4th, Joo Woong, head of Ewha Womans University Aortic Vascular Hospital, Lee Kwang-hoon, head of the aortic center, Ricky Zhu, global president of Endobastech, Chris Ma, global director of Endobastech, and Choi Yoon-kyu, CEO of Life Science Korea, attended and signed the agreement. In addition, more than 10 aortic medical staff invited from major Asian countries attended the meeting to celebrate the signing of the agreement.
Through this agreement, Ewha University Aortic Vascular Hospital will lead aortic disease surgery education and advanced technology training for domestic and foreign medical staff, including the Asia-Pacific region. Endobastech and LifeScience Korea provide overall educational infrastructure, including program operation of educational centers, and latest equipment and technical support.
Since its opening in June 2023, Ewha Aortic Vascular Hospital has achieved world-class aortic treatment results in a short period of time by establishing a unique aortic treatment process such as hybrid operating rooms, aortic vascular rehabilitation rooms, and the 'EXPRESS (Ewha Xtraordinary Precision Safe AORTIC Surgery)' system. It was selected as an international education and training center in recognition of its expertise in aortic treatment.
With this agreement, medical staff at home and abroad will have the opportunity to learn not only state-of-the-art aortic surgery technology but also systematic patient management and surgical protocols based on the EXPRESS system.
Lee Kwang-hoon, head of the Aorta Center, said, `This agreement has a symbolic meaning that Korea has become the center of treatment for the Asian aorta beyond just giving a name. We will contribute to safer treatment for patients around the world by providing practical clinical education and experience not only to domestic medical staff but also to overseas doctors.'
Song Seok-won, general manager of the Aortic International Education and Training Center, said, "The designation of the first endobastech education and training center in Asia is the result of the world's recognition of clinical achievements and technology accumulated so far. We will continue to play a leading role in education, research, and clinical practice as the world's best aortic hospital."," he said.
"This agreement will serve as an important opportunity for Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital and Ewha Aortic Vascular Hospital to solidify their global position in the treatment of the aorta. It will also contribute greatly to strengthening the international competitiveness of domestic medical care," said Joo Woong, head of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital.
At the signing ceremony and signboard ceremony held at the conference room of Lee Hak-hye on the 7th floor of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital (Hospital Director Joo Woong) on the 4th, Joo Woong, head of Ewha Womans University Aortic Vascular Hospital, Lee Kwang-hoon, head of the aortic center, Ricky Zhu, global president of Endobastech, Chris Ma, global director of Endobastech, and Choi Yoon-kyu, CEO of Life Science Korea, attended and signed the agreement. In addition, more than 10 aortic medical staff invited from major Asian countries attended the meeting to celebrate the signing of the agreement.
Through this agreement, Ewha University Aortic Vascular Hospital will lead aortic disease surgery education and advanced technology training for domestic and foreign medical staff, including the Asia-Pacific region. Endobastech and LifeScience Korea provide overall educational infrastructure, including program operation of educational centers, and latest equipment and technical support.
Since its opening in June 2023, Ewha Aortic Vascular Hospital has achieved world-class aortic treatment results in a short period of time by establishing a unique aortic treatment process such as hybrid operating rooms, aortic vascular rehabilitation rooms, and the 'EXPRESS (Ewha Xtraordinary Precision Safe AORTIC Surgery)' system. It was selected as an international education and training center in recognition of its expertise in aortic treatment.
With this agreement, medical staff at home and abroad will have the opportunity to learn not only state-of-the-art aortic surgery technology but also systematic patient management and surgical protocols based on the EXPRESS system.
Lee Kwang-hoon, head of the Aorta Center, said, `This agreement has a symbolic meaning that Korea has become the center of treatment for the Asian aorta beyond just giving a name. We will contribute to safer treatment for patients around the world by providing practical clinical education and experience not only to domestic medical staff but also to overseas doctors.'
Song Seok-won, general manager of the Aortic International Education and Training Center, said, "The designation of the first endobastech education and training center in Asia is the result of the world's recognition of clinical achievements and technology accumulated so far. We will continue to play a leading role in education, research, and clinical practice as the world's best aortic hospital."," he said.
"This agreement will serve as an important opportunity for Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital and Ewha Aortic Vascular Hospital to solidify their global position in the treatment of the aorta. It will also contribute greatly to strengthening the international competitiveness of domestic medical care," said Joo Woong, head of Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
