Changmin Park of Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital Wins Outstanding Abstract Award at Korean Society of Nephrology Congress

Professor Park Changmin's Study Highlights Survival Benefits of Preemptive Vascular Access in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

Changmin Park, Professor of Nephrology at Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, received the Outstanding Abstract Award at 'KSN 2025 (the Korean Society of Nephrology International Congress)' on June 20.

Professor Changmin Park, Nephrology. Provided by Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea

The Korean Society of Nephrology International Congress is the largest academic event in Korea for nephrology, with participation from domestic and international experts in kidney diseases. The Outstanding Abstract Award is given to research with significant clinical implications and academic contributions.

Professor Park analyzed National Health Insurance Service big data on the topic of 'The Impact of Preemptive Vascular Access Creation on Survival in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients.' He confirmed that creating vascular access before dialysis provides a significant survival benefit. Notably, the same results were observed even in patients aged 80 and above, highlighting the risks of delaying vascular access creation solely due to age. The study was recognized for raising awareness about this common practice.

Professor Park stated, "I hope this research will provide practical help in treating elderly patients," and added, "I will continue to conduct patient-centered clinical research." Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital emphasized that this award provides important evidence for the treatment direction of elderly kidney disease patients.