Hanoi, October 28, 2025
In recent years, doctors in Vietnam's healthcare sector have continuously improved their expertise, mastering many advanced techniques in medical examination and treatment, not only contributing to improving the health of the domestic population but also bringing honor and elevating Vietnam's healthcare brand.
During the 2020-2025 period, the patriotic emulation movement of the healthcare sector in general, and hospitals in particular, has always focused on improving the quality of medical examination and treatment, promoting the application of advanced techniques to enhance the quality of people's healthcare.
Mastering Complex Multi-Organ Transplant Techniques
Healthcare System Development
The system of medical examination and treatment facilities has been continuously strengthened and developed. The quality of medical examination and treatment services at all professional and technical levels has been focused on improvement. Hospitals actively enhance clinical quality through the application, updating, and implementation of technical guidelines.
Along with this, the satellite hospital network has been expanded; forming and developing telemedicine systems, connecting upper-level hospitals with more than 1,500 medical facilities nationwide, including remote areas, distant regions, and islands.
Advanced Medical Techniques
Vietnam has approached and mastered cutting-edge techniques in the medical field, including:
- Organ transplantation and multi-organ transplantation in a single patient
- Fetal cardiac intervention
- Cardiovascular intervention techniques
- Reproductive support (in vitro fertilization)
- Stem cell transplantation
- Robotic spinal surgery techniques
- Artificial heart implantation techniques
- Autologous hematopoietic stem cell techniques in cancer treatment
Among these, there are many medical specialties and fields where Vietnamese doctors serve as teachers, transferring technology to doctors from countries around the world. These techniques have been and continue to be transferred from experts at central hospitals and upper-level hospitals to local hospitals nationwide.
Breakthrough Advances
Pioneer Hospitals
In recent years, Vietnam's healthcare sector has made breakthrough advances in applying advanced, specialized techniques in medical examination and treatment.
Notable among these are Viet Duc University Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, and Hue Central General Hospital - exemplary advanced units in the field of organ transplantation and modern medical techniques, playing an important role in saving many critically ill patients and bringing new life opportunities to thousands of people.
First Heart-Lung Transplant Achievement
A prime example is the doctors at Viet Duc University Hospital successfully performing Vietnam's first simultaneous heart-lung block transplant.
Surgery Details:
- Duration: 7 continuous hours
- Special technique: Using extracorporeal circulation system to temporarily replace heart and lungs
- Complex procedure: Trimming both lungs to fit, connecting two main bronchi instead of classical tracheal connection
- Monitoring: Flexible bronchoscopy during surgery to evaluate 2 main bronchial anastomoses
"Although Vietnam started many years behind the world, we now confidently stand alongside the five-continent powers in organ transplantation. The expertise of our medical staff, coordination capabilities, and determination of doctors have made this success possible."
– Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Director of Medical Examination and Treatment Management Department (Ministry of Health)
Reproductive Support with World-Class Success Rates
Overall Achievements
In the field of reproductive support, Vietnam has:
- More than 70 reproductive support centers
- Nearly 10 centers recognized as meeting international standards
- 2 public hospitals achieving regional and international quality standards
National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology has applied international quality management processes with a success rate of approximately 60%, equivalent to regional and international standards.
"Saigon Protocol" - Scientific Breakthrough
My Duc IVF Reproductive Support Unit (IVFMD) recently announced a new scientific achievement called the "Saigon Protocol" - a new infertility treatment protocol developed by Vietnamese doctors, based on recent global discoveries in natural cycle IVF without ovarian stimulation.
Advantages of the "Saigon Protocol":
- Cost savings: Reduces approximately 30% of ovarian stimulation drug costs
- Pain-free: Women avoid the ovarian stimulation injection phase
- Safer: Eliminates the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation
- Shorter treatment time: Only requires a single cycle for both retrieval and fresh embryo transfer
- Higher quality: Better endometrium and embryo quality
International Recognition:
- Published in Fertility & Sterility - the official journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
- Presented at the regional Asia CORE 2025 conference held in Bali, Indonesia
Pharmedi Vietnam International Medical Exhibition - Development Bridge
Pharmedi Vietnam – Vietnam's largest international pharmaceutical and medical exhibition – serves as an important bridge between Vietnamese healthcare and the global medical community.
With participation from hundreds of companies, organizations, and experts from many countries, Pharmedi is not only a venue for introducing the most advanced medical technologies but also a strategic trading platform, helping connect domestic hospitals, research centers, and enterprises with prestigious international partners.
Through exhibition activities, specialized seminars, and business networking programs, Pharmedi has contributed to promoting technology transfer, updating modern medical trends, and expanding international cooperation opportunities.
Join Pharmedi Vietnam
To participate as an exhibitor and contribute to the development of Vietnam's healthcare sector, companies can register as an Exhibitor
This event continues to contribute to enhancing professional capabilities, improving medical examination and treatment quality, and affirming the position of Vietnam's healthcare sector on the global medical map.
Conclusion
Vietnam's healthcare sector has achieved remarkable accomplishments, not only in developing modern medical techniques but also in affirming its position on the international stage. The efforts of Vietnamese medical professionals in mastering complex techniques have helped improve healthcare quality for both domestic and international patients. With strong development momentum, Vietnamese healthcare will continue to affirm its position and influence on the global medical map.
References:
- Vietnam News Agency (VNA). (2025). Vietnamese Healthcare Masters Advanced Technologies, Affirming Position on Global Medical Map.
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