Vinmec doctors informed about technological and technical advances at the conference (Photo: Vinmec).
One of Vinmec's highlights at the conference was the report on the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Bone Cancer Treatment Center model, coordinating multi-specialties. The model connects 8 hospitals in the Vinmec Health System and more than 10 public hospitals nationwide.
Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Dung - General Director of Vinmec Healthcare System said that since 2021, the center has built the largest biobank in Vietnam with more than 3,000 tissue and blood samples from more than 400 patients of many ages. This creates a solid foundation for scientific research and clinical application. In parallel, Vinmec has also built a community network with more than 300 bone tumor patients, helping patients receive comprehensive physical and mental care.
At the conference, the Vinmec team of doctors also informed about the technological and technical advances in bone cancer treatment that are being routinely applied at the hospital. The report "Application of personalized 3D printing materials in situ for bone cancer surgery: Experience from Vinmec Healthcare System" presented by Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Dung showed that each patient has a personalized treatment and surgery plan with surgical instruments and implant materials designed specifically based on the anatomical characteristics and tumor size.
Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Dung presented a report at the conference (Photo: Vinmec).
A typical example is that with this technology, Vinmec has successfully replaced the entire femur for an 11-year-old patient with complex bone cancer, the tumor invaded the entire thigh. Before coming to Vinmec, the patient had been prescribed amputation to save his life. The entire artificial femur made of 3D printed metal was specifically designed by Vinmec doctors and the engineering team of VinUni University in a modular form that allows for extension to suit the child's physical development.
In addition, other reports by the Vinmec medical team all mentioned important and complex techniques that require high expertise; investment in medical equipment systems and modern technology in the field of bone cancer research and treatment. From there, it can be seen that the Vinmec Healthcare system has focused on improving treatment capacity and laying the foundation for the field of bone cancer research and treatment in Vietnam in the period of 2026-2030.
“I would like to praise Vietnamese healthcare. The personalized 3D printing technology that Vinmec is applying to patients is a big step forward, demonstrating excellence in bone cancer treatment. This is a positive signal not only for Vietnam but also has special significance for Asian medicine. I highly appreciate the level of research, technology and patient-centered orientation that Vinmec is pursuing,” said Mr. Mujaddid Idulhaq, Chairman of the Indonesian Orthopedic Oncology Surgery Association, Co-Chair of the Conference.
Also deeply impressed, Dr. Dita Anggara Kusuma, Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery - Bone Cancer, University of Medicine, Indonesia, and a member of the conference organizing committee, shared: "I am impressed with the sharing of the Vinmec team of experts, especially the technological progress that the hospital has achieved in recent years. In Indonesia, we have not yet achieved that, especially 3D printing technology in surgery. I hope that in the future we can also connect with Vinmec to cooperate in research, training, and technology transfer."
Vinmec doctors share 3D printing technology with international friends (Photo: Vinmec).
The APMSTS 2025 Conference is a prestigious scientific forum, gathering leading experts in bone cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. This year, with the theme "Bone Cancer", the conference aims to strengthen regional and global cooperation in research and treatment of malignant bone and soft tissue diseases. The participation and outstanding contributions of the Vinmec Healthcare System's team of experts have contributed to affirming Vietnam's position on the regional and global medical map.
Hospitalized in late 2023 with malignant bone cancer, the tumor invaded the entire femur, the patient with TMĐ (11 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) was consulted by multidisciplinary doctors of the Vinmec Healthcare system and decided to replace the entire femur with personalized 3D printed material, produced right in Vietnam. The artificial bone is designed in a modular form, allowing the length to be adjusted according to the child's physical development.
After two surgical phases (January 2024 and May 2025), the patient recovered quickly, without complications and was able to walk with the support of physical therapy.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/buoc-tien-vuot-bac-trong-dieu-tri-ung-thu-xuong-tai-viet-nam-20251014103418321.htm
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