Prof. Dr. Tran Trung Dung - Professional Director of the Center for 3D Technology in Medicine and Head of the Department of Orthopedics at VinUni, and Director of the Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Surgery, Vinmec Healthcare System emphasized the value of 3D printing technology at the international conference on the application of 3D technology in medicine, in Hanoi for two days (April 5-6).

3D technology is becoming increasingly essential when applied to create anatomical models of human body parts. Surgical positioning devices help doctors identify and clearly visualize the location of the lesion, thereby optimizing the surgical and treatment process.

The applied technology not only creates a revolution in the field of health care but also opens up opportunities for the development of personalized medicine, from the production of pills to performing surgeries tailored to each patient, ensuring surgical support with maximum precision and minimizing complications to the lowest level.

According to Professor Dung, thanks to 3D printing technology, hospitals can use surgical instruments that fit Vietnamese anatomy at a cost much lower than imported products from the US or Europe.

This international conference on 3D technology application in medicine is an opportunity for Vietnamese doctors to learn more experience from the world's leading experts, expand research fields, and create a premise for widespread application in Vietnam in the future.

At the event, Vinmec announced that it will deploy 3D technology in 100% of hospitals in the Vinmec Healthcare System by 2024.

Since 2022, Vinmec has cooperated with the Center for 3D Technology in Medicine (VinUni University) to use 3D technology to successfully perform about 200 surgeries in the field of Orthopedic Trauma with an accuracy rate of joint size approaching 100%, including 84 total knee replacements, 31 total hip replacements, 27 cancer/bone dysplasia treatments and many complex joint replacement and orthopedic cases.

“This is a breakthrough development of the first and only medical unit applying 3D technology to routine diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam,” said Professor Dung.

The conference took place over 2 days, including 3 parts: scientific reports, exhibitions and training, attracting the attention and participation of more than 1,000 domestic and international professors and doctors directly and online.

At the scientific reporting session, the speakers presented many important reports, carefully selected, of practical significance, divided into many different thematic sessions: Orthopedic trauma; Dentistry; Cardiovascular; Engineering-materials. The speakers together updated the latest application advances of 3D technology in Medicine.

The Training Session at the conference was chaired by Chief Engineer Fanny Soh from Materialise (Belgium) - a leading corporation in 3D printing technology with content on surgical planning (applicable to any medical specialty: Orthopedics, maxillofacial, neurology, cardiology, urology).

One of the highlights of the conference is the exhibition demonstrating 3D technology in medicine. The exhibition not only includes orthopedics but also digestive, cardiovascular, neurology, AR and VR surgical simulation technology, a booth for users to experience surgery through virtual reality glasses, and a direct visit to the 3D Lab.