International experts gather in Can Tho to share new techniques in spinal surgery

SKĐS - On November 8, Can Tho Central General Hospital coordinated with the Ho Chi Minh City Spine Association to organize the 4th International Spine Symposium, combined with the 30th Scientific Conference of the Ho Chi Minh City Spine Association.

The international symposium on spine gathered 26 leading experts from Japan, India, Malaysia, Taiwan (China) and more than 500 delegates who are leaders and experts from medical facilities nationwide.

BSCKII Nguyen Minh Vu, Director of Can Tho Central General Hospital, delivered a welcome speech at the conference.

The conference included 29 lectures, 25 in-depth reports on the spine and 4 reports on orthopedic oncology, focusing on minimally invasive surgical techniques, conservative treatment and post-operative care, contributing to improving professional capacity and clinical practice for medical staff.

Within the framework of the 4th spinal surgery training program (from November 6 to 9), experts consulted, advised and performed surgery on 4 complicated pathological cases, including laminectomy, L4-L5 interbody fusion surgery and cervical spine pain injection.

A spinal surgery at the Orthopedic Trauma Center, Can Tho Central General Hospital.

These surgeries help doctors in Can Tho and the Mekong Delta region access advanced techniques under the guidance of international experts.

Dr. Nguyen Minh Vu - Party Secretary, Director of Can Tho Central General Hospital emphasized: "Evidence-based medicine is the foundation of modern medical practice, helping to update the latest knowledge to improve the quality of treatment, health care and ensure patient safety. By coordinating with the Ho Chi Minh City Spine Association to organize the 30th Scientific Conference as well as the 4th International Symposium on Spine, it is a good opportunity for doctors to update new knowledge to improve the quality of treatment and ensure patient safety."

Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Van Thanh - Honorary President of the Ho Chi Minh City Spine Association affirmed: "The conference is an opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to the development of spinal surgery in the Mekong Delta region."

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