At nearly 80, when many people have come to accept the imperfections in their appearance that come with age, Mr…
FV Hospital surgeons remove liver-obscured renal tumour using da Vinci Xi robotic system
A 3 cm kidney tumour, nearly hidden behind the liver, was discovered during a routine…
FV Hospital introduces Rezum Water Vapour Therapy: A minimally invasive option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Beyond causing daily inconvenience, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, can…
Unexpected outcome after liver cancer surgery: Patient experiences pain-free recovery with minimal incision
A 44-year-old woman seeking treatment for stomach pain was unexpectedly diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer.…
Ms T.T. Tuyet (41, resident of Long An) came to FV Hospital with twitching eyelids. This unusual disease had been troubling her for six years, despite receiving a host of treatments at many hospitals. Last month, her eyes convulsed when riding a motorcycle, causing her to fall and break her legs
It is often said that doctors are soldiers on the health front. Every prescribed dose and decision contributes to a patient’s wellbeing and survival. A recent severe, complex, near-death case of heart disease at FV Hospital was a particularly nerve-racking battle, where Head of Cardiology Dr Huynh Ngoc Long acted as the general taking charge of the “troops”, establishing tactics and strategies and coordinating with many combat units at the hospital to fight for the patient’s life.
Talking to Dr Vinh Thanh, it is easy to see that this doctor is a perfectionist with an empathetic heart. After working with every patient, even though the scheduled work has been completed, she often asks herself: "Is this best for the patient?", "Did I forget to do something that may benefit the patient?”
Anaesthesia is extremely important to the success of an operation. The anaesthetists is the specialist who determines how much anaesthetic is sufficient for the surgery without posing a risk to the patient. Because there is no specific formula that can be applied to all patients, the anaesthetists must rely on their skill and experience to ensure each patient can comfortably undergo surgery.
To make it more convenient for patients and visitors to purchase healthcare products, gifts and other basic goods when being examined or treated here, FV Hospital expanded its retail offering by opening our new, well stocked Happy Shop on August 20, 2018.
Many people see a few things they’d like to change when they look in the mirror, but it can be difficult to understand which procedures can help you to achieve a flawless look. It can be even harder to know which aesthetics clinic will provide safe, modern treatments that yield optimal outcomes at a reasonable price.
FV Hospital has acquired the world’s most advanced hybrid SPECT/CT system to offer cutting edge diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities in the field of Nuclear Medicine. This is a 2-in-1 device which combines single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) using gamma rays and computed tomography (CT) cameras. This system allows physicians to proactively capture 2D images or 2D and 3D scans for overall imaging purposes, along with corrected radiographic degradation and detailed description of diseases across the whole body or in a specific area.
From August 13 to August 25, 2018, Dr Pascal Oxeda, a plastic surgeon from France, will consult with clients seeking aesthetic services at FV’s Department of Plastic Surgery. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to rejuvenate or recontour their face or body while saving time and money compared with seeking treatment with a renowned French specialist overseas.
From August 24th to 26th, 2018, Associate Professor Jod Mehta, a corneal specialist from Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), will work at FV Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department. This is a unique opportunity for patients with corneal problems such as corneal ulcers, corneal dystrophy, keratoconus or corneal scarring to directly undergo examination and treatment by a leading international specialist in Vietnam without the high costs associated with seeking care abroad.
To share strength and love and support treatment for unfortunate, members of the yoga community, including Ms Natalie, Ms Thuy Le and Ms Lien Le are holding the fundraising event "Yoga for Community & Children of Vietnam".
FV Hospital was one of 198 organisations invited to the Honour Ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department which recognised groups and individuals who proactively paid taxes and abided by tax policies and laws. These timely payments are a valuable contribution to the budget of the City, which increased 16.8 per cent from 2016.
To celebrate international Breastfeeding Week, during the first week of August FV Hospital is organising lots of fun activities to promote the benefits of breastfeeding.
