Advanced Robotic Technology Revolutionizes Healthcare in Vietnam
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: Vietnam’s healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of advanced robotic technology, offering cutting-edge treatment options that have enabled thousands of patients to undergo successful surgeries without the need to seek care abroad.
On February 21, a milestone surgical procedure was successfully carried out at the National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital) using state-of-the-art robotic technology. The operation involved the removal of a large tumor, measuring four by five centimeters, from the liver of a 67-year-old female patient diagnosed with liver cancer. The complex procedure, which also involved partial liver resection, was led by Associate Professor Dr. Phạm Văn Bình, Deputy Director of K Hospital, in collaboration with specialists from Nagoya University Hospital in Japan.
Following a thorough evaluation, the patient was deemed an ideal candidate for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, an advanced technique known for its minimal invasiveness, reduced trauma, and accelerated recovery time. The surgery was successfully completed, and the patient’s condition stabilized post-operatively, marking another significant achievement for Vietnam’s healthcare system.
In addition to this case, the surgical team at K Hospital successfully performed two more robotic surgeries on February 19 and 21. The first involved a 66-year-old female patient with stage three stomach cancer, where most of her stomach was removed using robotic technology. The second case concerned a 67-year-old female patient with rectal cancer, who also underwent a successful surgery, with a stable recovery reported.
Robotic surgery was first introduced in Vietnam in 2015 at the National Children’s Hospital. The following year, Bình Dân Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City became the first facility to perform robotic surgery on adults, marking the beginning of a new era in the country’s medical field. Since then, the technology has been widely adopted across various hospitals, including Chợ Rẫy Hospital, Vinmec Hanoi, K Hospital, and Việt Đức Hospital.
The Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department at Chợ Rẫy Hospital, for instance, has performed over 100 robotic surgeries for liver, bile duct, and pancreatic conditions since 2017. Through specialized training and technical guidance from international experts, surgeons in Vietnam have become highly skilled in performing robotic-assisted procedures, further enhancing the quality of patient care.
Robotic surgery offers significant advantages over traditional laparoscopic techniques, particularly in complex cases involving narrow and deep surgical fields. The technology’s highly magnified camera and flexible arms enable precise and minimally invasive procedures, leading to minimal scarring, less pain, faster recovery, and improved aesthetic outcomes for patients.
In Ho Chi Minh City, robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery has been effectively applied in treating a wide range of conditions, including urinary, digestive, hepatobiliary, and thoracic issues. This includes minimally invasive procedures for joints, such as the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as endovascular interventions for vascular diseases affecting the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, intestines, and limbs.
The successful integration of robotic technology into Vietnam’s healthcare system represents a significant advancement in medical care, offering patients superior treatment outcomes and positioning the country as a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
