Dr.ย Yoo Youngย Lee
M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Gynaecologic Cancer Centre, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Yoo Young Lee
M.D., Ph.D.
Prof. Yoo Young Lee is a Professor in the Gynaecologic Cancer Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. She specialises in the surgical and multi-modal management of ovarian, peritoneal, endometrial, uterine, and other gynaecologic cancers.
Prof. Lee has been at the forefront of gynaecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center since 2012, advancing through Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, and Clinical Professor before being appointed Professor in 2021. She completed an internationally recognised Gynaecologic Oncology Fellowship at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, from 2016 to 2018. Her clinical focus includes maximal cytoreductive surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, fertility-preserving surgery, HIPEC for advanced ovarian cancer, and the management of hereditary gynaecologic cancers. Prof. Lee is cited more than 4,800 times in the peer-reviewed literature and has contributed to landmark international studies on ovarian cancer outcomes and surgical techniques.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Prof. Lee at Samsung Medical Center, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Why Consider Prof. Yoo Young Lee?
Prof. Lee combines internationally trained surgical expertise with a deep research background and leadership roles in Asian gynaecologic oncology โ making her a sought-after specialist for complex and advanced gynaecologic cancers.
Areas of Specialisation
Advanced surgical and multi-modal treatment for gynaecologic cancers
Prof. Lee's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of gynaecologic oncology, with particular depth in advanced ovarian cancer, peritoneal malignancy, and fertility-preserving surgery.
Ovarian, Peritoneal & Fallopian Tube Cancer
Comprehensive management of advanced-stage disease including surgery and systemic therapy.
- arrow_rightPrimary debulking surgery (PDS) for advanced ovarian cancer
- arrow_rightInterval debulking surgery (IDS) following neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- arrow_rightHIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for selected patients
- arrow_rightBowel resection and complex pelvic surgery during cytoreduction
- arrow_rightSecondary cytoreductive surgery assessment for eligible patients
- arrow_rightManagement of PARP inhibitor-progressed disease
- arrow_rightParticipation in clinical trials for recurrent disease (KGOG 3067 / SOCCER-P)
Endometrial, Uterine & Other Gynaecologic Cancers
Surgical and comprehensive care for uterine, vaginal, and hereditary gynaecologic cancers.
- arrow_rightSurgical staging and treatment for endometrial carcinoma
- arrow_rightManagement of uterine sarcoma
- arrow_rightFertility-preserving approaches for eligible patients
- arrow_rightRisk assessment and management for BRCA-associated cancers
- arrow_rightCounselling and surveillance for hereditary cancer syndromes
- arrow_rightProphylactic and risk-reducing surgery where appropriate
Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
Advanced surgical approaches to reduce recovery time and improve precision.
- arrow_rightRobot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for gynaecologic cancers
- arrow_rightMinimally invasive staging procedures
- arrow_rightLaparoscopic approaches for eligible early-stage disease
Procedures Performed
Surgical and clinical services at Samsung Medical Center
Prof. Lee offers a wide range of surgical and clinical oncology procedures through the Gynaecologic Cancer Centre at Samsung Medical Center.
Cytoreductive Surgery
Complex DiseaseMaximal effort tumour removal for advanced gynaecologic cancers, including complex pelvic and abdominal procedures.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Complex DiseasePrecision robotic and laparoscopic procedures for gynaecologic cancers.
Multidisciplinary Cancer Management
MultidisciplinaryIntegrated oncology care combining surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy planning.
Second Opinion Consultations
Second OpinionIndependent expert review of pathology, imaging, and treatment history for gynaecologic cancer cases.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research and international clinical trial contributions
Prof. Lee is an active researcher with more than 4,800 citations in gynaecologic oncology. Her work spans advanced ovarian cancer surgery, HIPEC, peritoneal surface malignancy, and minimally invasive techniques.
Prof. Lee serves as a Principal Editor of the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, reflecting her standing in the international gynaecologic oncology research community.
Education & Training
Prof. Lee completed her undergraduate medical training at Kyungpook National University before pursuing residency, fellowship, and doctoral training at Samsung Medical Center and leading international institutions.
Clinical Experience
Prof. Lee has been based at Samsung Medical Center's Gynaecologic Cancer Centre since 2012, progressing from Clinical Assistant Professor to full Professor in 2021, with an international fellowship interlude in Toronto from 2016 to 2018.
Languages & International
Prof. Lee conducts consultations in the following languages.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients consulting with Prof. Lee.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients where required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Yoo Young Lee
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Yoo Young Lee's team โ with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history โ prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Yoo Young Lee's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Yoo Young Lee before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Yoo Young Lee's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Yoo Young Lee's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Yoo Young Lee's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prof. Yoo Young Lee
Samsung Medical Center operates an International Healthcare Centre and actively welcomes international patients. CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for patients seeking an opinion from Prof. Lee, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Prof. Lee specialises in ovarian cancer, peritoneal cancer, endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma, fallopian tube cancer, vaginal cancer, and hereditary gynaecologic cancers. She is also experienced in the management of robotic and minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery.
Submit your medical reports through CancerFax using the Send Your Reports button. The CancerFax team will review your documents, prepare a structured case summary, and coordinate the next steps with Samsung Medical Center, subject to availability.
Cytoreductive surgery โ also called debulking surgery โ aims to remove as much tumour as possible in patients with advanced ovarian or peritoneal cancer. Prof. Lee performs both primary debulking surgery (before chemotherapy) and interval debulking surgery (after neoadjuvant chemotherapy), and is experienced with HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) for selected patients.
A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging, treatment history, and molecular profiling results. The final consultation format and availability depend on the doctor's schedule at Samsung Medical Center.
Prof. Lee has contributed to several international and Korean clinical trials, including the SUROVA HIPEC study, the KGOG 3067 / SOCCER-P trial on secondary cytoreductive surgery in PARP inhibitor-progressed ovarian cancer, and other multicentre studies. CancerFax can explore potential trial eligibility as part of case coordination, subject to current enrolment status.
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