Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Overview
The Center for specialized diagnosis and treatment of thoracic and vascular diseases applies modern minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, endovascular interventions, and Hybrid surgery techniques to provide high‑efficacy, safe, and aesthetic treatment for patients.
The thorax is the anatomical region containing vital organs such as the heart, major blood vessels, both lungs, and the mediastinum, playing an essential role in sustaining life. Thoracic and vascular diseases are often highly dangerous, progress rapidly, and require specialized treatment.
Established in 2015, the Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City has continuously developed and become one of the hospital’s key specialized units in thoracic and vascular surgery.
The department brings together physicians trained both domestically and abroad, with rich clinical experience, constantly updating the latest medical advances to provide optimal treatment solutions for patients.
With the motto “Precision to every vessel”, the department always aims for the safest, most effective, and highest‑quality treatment for patients.
The Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery receives examinations and treatments for many complex diseases belonging to two main areas:
Thoracic diseases
- Lung cancer
- Mediastinal tumor
- Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion
- Thoracic deformities (pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, sternal cleft)
- Thyroid diseases requiring surgery
- Lung, mediastinal, thoracic diseases requiring surgical intervention
Vascular diseases
- Aneurysm, dissection of the thoracic and abdominal aorta
- Arterial stenosis, peripheral arterial disease
- Lower limb venous insufficiency
- Venous thrombosis
- Venous compression syndrome, pelvic congestion syndrome
- Vascular tumors, congenital vascular malformations
Strength
The Thoracic – Vascular Department is a pioneering unit applying many modern and minimally invasive treatment techniques, shortening recovery time and improving patients' quality of life. The department continuously pioneers and leads the application of new treatment techniques worldwide, especially in venous thrombosis, vascular malformations, chest wall deformities… compared to other medical facilities.
Thoracic endoscopic surgery (VATS) and Robot surgery: Widely applied in treatment
Lung cancer
Mediastinal tumor
Pneumothorax
Chest wall deformities
Endoscopic and Robot surgeries enable more precise and effective operations, reduce postoperative pain, are minimally invasive, allow rapid recovery and have high aesthetic results.
Hybrid Surgery
Combines open surgery and endovascular intervention in a single treatment process to enhance effectiveness and safety, expand the treatment scope, especially for complex cases.
Endovascular intervention
Placement of aortic stent graft
Intervention for peripheral arterial disease
Intervention for venous stenosis, venous compression syndrome
Intervention for congenital vascular malformations (arterial-venous malformations, venous malformations, hemangiomas)
Minimally invasive treatment
Treatment of lower limb varicose veins with endovenous laser, high-frequency waves, bioadhesive
Thyroid nodule treatment with high-frequency waves (RFA)
Other modern interventional techniques
Training & Research
The Thoracic – Vascular Department is one of the active units in training and scientific research at the University Hospital of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, and also a hub for many leading experts, top professors, and lecturers of the Department, within the combined School-Institute model. All doctors in the department hold postgraduate degrees, with PhDs accounting for about 80%.
The department regularly participates in training:
- Medical students
- Resident physicians
- Postgraduate fellows
- Continuing medical education programs (CME)
The department's faculty are both experienced clinical physicians and scientists and medical lecturers.
The Thoracic Vascular Department has conducted and published hundreds of scientific studies domestically and internationally, valuable and widely implemented. The department carries out many research projects and scientific collaborations aiming to:
Apply new techniques in diagnosis and treatment
Improve patient care quality
Update global medical advances
Thoracic and Vascular Department has collaborative relationships with many thoracic and vascular surgery centers worldwide, especially in:
- United States
- France
- Japan
- South Korea
Cooperation programs include:
- Expert exchange
- Technology transfer
- Professional training
- Scientific research
Thus, the department continually updates its knowledge with the latest advances in modern medicine.
Equipments
To meet the increasing demand for examination and treatment of patients, the department is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
Diagnostic System
- Doppler ultrasound for vessels
- 128-slice CT scanner
- 3 Tesla MRI
- Advanced imaging diagnostic tools
Surgical and Intervention System
- Modern operating rooms meeting international standards
- Thoracic endoscopy system, robotic
- C-arm machine for vascular imaging
- Modern DSA vascular intervention suite
- Imaging recording system for conferences and training
Modern equipment helps doctors diagnose accurately and treat complex diseases effectively.
Staff
Thoracic – Vascular Department gathers a team:
- 02 Associate Professors
- 07 PhDs, Level II Specialists
- 04 Medical Masters
- Nursing Masters, Specialized Nursing Bachelor
All are extensively trained and have many years of experience in thoracic surgery and vascular surgery.
The department's doctors always value dedication, responsibility and professionalism, providing reassurance to patients during treatment.