I have been scheduled for surgery to remove a portion of my liver containing a tumor. Will my liver recover and function normally after the resection? (Ngoc Lan, 47 years old)
My eyes are affected by ptosis, obstructing my vision, and I wish to undergo surgery. I have type 2 diabetes and am currently on medication; can I still have the procedure? (Loan, 55, Ho Chi Minh City)
My 15-year-old child experiences excessive hand sweating, leading to self-consciousness and social anxiety. Are they old enough for surgical treatment? (Minh Thu, Dong Nai)
An 85-year-old veteran, whose kneecap was shattered by a submachine gun bullet 50 years ago during wartime, has successfully undergone microsurgery to restore blood flow.
Thanh, 14, who developed strabismus at the age of 3, underwent surgery to adjust his extraocular muscles, restoring both eyes to their correct alignment.
A 66-year-old man, whose face was severely disfigured following a collision between a motorbike and a container truck, has successfully undergone treatment by doctors at Bach Mai Hospital, Ninh Binh facility.
Numerous clinics in Ho Chi Minh City have faced penalties and suspensions for providing unlicensed medical examinations and treatments, employing practitioners illegally, engaging in false advertising, and committing other violations.
Ms. Thanh, 50, who underwent chemo-radiotherapy for rectal cancer two years ago, recently had a tumor removed by robotic surgery after it invaded muscle and fat layers.
A 29-year-old male patient suffered multi-trauma shock, ruptured liver and spleen, and crushed intestines after being hit by a 3-ton iron bundle during a workplace accident.
A 59-year-old woman carried an ovarian tumor measuring up to 40 cm in diameter and weighing approximately 5 kg for nearly a year, mistaking her growing abdomen for normal age-related changes.
Vietnam is advancing the application of robotics in complex surgical fields such as oncology, neurology, and spinal surgery to optimize precision, minimize invasiveness, and shorten patient recovery times.
I have been diagnosed with a benign parotid gland tumor, and my doctor has advised surgery. In what situations is this type of tumor typically recommended for surgical removal? (My Le, 43)
Tuan, 55, who had metastatic lung cancer affecting his lymph nodes, underwent robot-assisted surgery combined with radiofrequency ablation to remove the tumor.
Patients who have undergone pectus excavatum surgery should avoid strenuous activity, sleeping on their stomach, smoking, and irritating foods to prevent complications.
