In recent years, Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi has seen a significant increase in the number of European patients seeking treatment for prostate enlargement with embolization. The hospital has become increasingly popular among patients from developed countries such as Switzerland, England, Germany, Australia, and Canada due to its affordability and quality of medical care.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hien, the Director of the Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology at Tam Anh General Hospital, has treated more than 10 European patients in 2023, a significant increase compared to before 2021 when there were no foreign visitors seeking treatment at the hospital. Patients have sought treatment in Vietnam for various reasons, including the lower cost of healthcare compared to their home countries and the quality of medical care provided by Vietnamese doctors.
One reason why many overseas Vietnamese return to Vietnam for medical treatment is to have their relatives take care of them and avoid language barriers. This has been particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic when travel restrictions have made it challenging for individuals to seek medical care outside of their home countries.
Embolization is a minimally invasive intervention method that effectively treats various conditions, including prostate enlargement. The procedure involves blocking the blood vessels that feed the tumor, leading to its shrinkage and reduction in size. Patients who undergo embolization do not require anesthesia, do not lose blood, and typically stay in the hospital for 1-2 days. The method is as effective as surgery in reducing symptoms, preserving physiology, and improving the quality of life for patients.
Cases like Mr. Lukas Brandt, a 63-year-old Swiss patient who successfully underwent embolization treatment at Tam Anh General Hospital in 2023, highlight the effectiveness of this technique in treating prostate artery embolism cases. The hospital’s expertise in handling such cases has attracted attention from other countries around Asia region such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and Philippines . Doctors from these countries have studied and discussed the technique with Associate Professor Hien and his colleagues at Tam Anh General Hospital.
Overall , Vietnam is one of leading country in Asia deploying Embolization technique second only to China ,and successes treatments at Tam Anh General Hospital has drawn international attention and recognition for the hospital’s advancements in interventional radiology .
