Treatment of renal stones
Kidney stones are a very common problem in tropical climates, such as Vietnam. If left untreated, the condition can cause extreme pain and progressive kidney destruction. Since FVH opened in 2003, the Urology Department has gained an impressive reputation through the successful treatment of hundreds of patients through lithotripsy, the most effective and technically advanced technique available.
Using the latest third generation Storz Lithotripsy Shock Wave Therapy unit, the FVH Urology team treat the majority of kidney stone patients with lithotripsy – a painless, and completely non-invasive method which breaks the kidney stones down, through repetitive shock waves. This procedure is usually a one-time treatment which does not require anaesthesia, minimizes discomfort and reduces recovery time to a few hours.
Some renal stones cannot be treated by lithotripsy, advanced surgical techniques are then carried out such as PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) and Laparoscopic Pyelolithotomy.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is already the second largest cancer killer among men worldwide. There is a growing cause for concern in Vietnam. Environmental factors including lifestyle, dietary changes, increased life expectancy and a lack of awareness for prostate cancer screening are all contributing to a rising incidence of this condition in men over 50 years old in Vietnam.
FVH’s prostate cancer unit comprises one of the leading such treatment centres in South-east Asia and a pioneer of laparoscopy surgery in Vietnam. Laparoscopy surgery, also known as “keyhole’ surgery, is a minimally invasive hi-tech procedure, employing the use of a small, high-resolution video camera during surgery. Recovery time is greatly reduced, due to minimal parietal tissue damage involved during treatment.
The FVH comprehensive cancer unit offers a complete range of services including full screening, ultrasound guided biopsies and nuclear medicine for detecting bone metastasis and radiotherapy.
Find out more information on oncology department
Female Urology
Urinary stress incontinence is a very common problem among women over 40 years old. However, major medical improvements in the last fifteen years have helped in the management and treatment of this uncomfortable problem. Now there are several minimally invasive surgical procedures available that enable patients to lead a normal life again. Due to the minimally invasive surgical techniques performed, most patients can be managed within a day’s hospitalization.
The most common technique to alleviate stress incontinence utilizes TVT (tension free vaginal tape) to attach to the stomach wall.
FVH now has an Uro-dynamic Clinic which is especially installed with state-of-the-art equipment including the latest diagnostic machines for examining and treating patients suffering from urinary tract incontinence and bladder dysfunction.
Find out more information on Urodynamics
Pediatric Urology
- Correction of undescended testes
- Surgery of urinary and genital malformations
Andrology and Sexology
At FVH, we fully understand that sexual and erectile dysfunctions can be both stressful and embarrassing for couples. Many treatments are readily available, today, to help your recover your sex life and to allow you to enjoy the sexual activity you desire.
The Andrology Unit handles all problems related to sexual and erectile dysfunction; providing a complete range of treatments including medications, injections, psychotherapy, hormonal supplementation, surgical procedures and couple counseling. Each patient is individually screened and a personal treatment plan is provided by our caring specialist team.
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