Binh Dan Hospital 'revives' American businessman who failed to receive treatment in many countries for 15 years

A complex urethral stricture surgery at Binh Dan Hospital has given a new life to an American patient after 15 years of suffering, with many failed treatments in other countries.

Mr. DF was re-examined by Dr. Do Lenh Hung, head of the urethral plastic surgery department - Photo: Provided by the hospital

On the afternoon of June 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed about the successful treatment of an American businessman with complex urethral stricture by doctors at Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City.

The successful surgery allowed the patient to drink as much water as desired and no longer had to suffer from urinary disorders.

"I was born again"

"I was like born again! I was miserable and depressed for 15 years and traveled to many places around the world to find the best treatment. Finally, the place where I had a successful surgery was Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City" - Mr. DF, an American patient, shared.

About 15 years ago, Mr. DF suffered an injury in an accident. His life was turned upside down by urethral stricture.

He suffered from urinary disorders such as difficulty urinating, urinary retention, incomplete urination, frequent urination, recurrent urinary tract infections, and each time going to the toilet was like "torture".

As a result, over time, his kidney and bladder function also had problems. He tried to find many different places for treatment, even at major medical centers in the US, Thailand and Singapore, but 6 surgeries failed, pushing him into a state of anxiety and low self-esteem.

In April 2025, Mr. DF went to Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for treatment advice.

On May 17, 2025, Dr. Do Lenh Hung - Head of Urethral Plastic Surgery Department - and the surgical team of Binh Dan Hospital performed urethral plastic surgery for Mr. DF.

Despite the old injuries and 6 previous interventions causing many difficulties, the doctors successfully operated on the patient in 2 hours.

At a follow-up visit 3 weeks after surgery, the patient's urinary function had completely recovered, and the surgery was successful.

"We have successfully treated many more complicated cases of urethral stricture," Dr. Do Lenh Hung informed.

Binh Dan Hospital has performed surgery on more than 1,000 foreign patients.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of Binh Dan Hospital in recent times in developing the hospital in line with the direction of the health sector. The hospital has continuously developed specialized treatment techniques, while constantly improving the quality of the hospital.

Specifically, from 2023 to 2025, the hospital performed 1,096 surgeries for patients from 26 countries and territories such as European countries, the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Cambodia, China and other Asian countries.

Most foreign patients choose Binh Dan Hospital through referrals from friends who have been treated here or from referrals from doctors in the area, demonstrating the hospital's reputation and quality of treatment in the hearts of international patients and colleagues.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Vinh Hung - Director of Binh Dan Hospital - said that the hospital has also sent experienced doctors to perform demonstration surgeries in India, transfer urethral reconstruction techniques in Thailand and Malaysia, perform laparoscopic nephrectomy in Indonesia and perform robotic surgery to treat colorectal cancer in the Philippines.

Doctors from regional countries, the US and Australia also come to Binh Dan Hospital to be trained in endoscopic surgery and urethroplasty.

THUY DUONG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/benh-vien-binh-dan-tai-sinh-cho-doanh-nhan-my-tung-chua-tri-bat-thanh-o-nhieu-nuoc-suot-15-nam-20250608170007696.htm