National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital transfers advanced medical techniques to Dong Nai General Hospital

On October 9, Dong Nai General Hospital and the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital co-organized a 2026 scientific seminar on updating knowledge and transferring techniques in otolaryngology, with a focus on ear-related topics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Tuan Canh, Director of the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, speaks at the seminar. Photo: Hanh Dung

Speaking at the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Tuan Canh, Director of the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, emphasized the hospital's commitment to working closely with and providing comprehensive support to Dong Nai General Hospital. He affirmed that professional cooperation, the transfer of advanced medical techniques, and workforce training are strategic priorities aimed at enhancing the treatment capabilities of lower-level healthcare facilities, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of otolaryngology services in the locality.

Experts and delegates attend the seminar. Photo: Hanh Dung

Representing the receiving institution, Specialist Level II Doctor Dang Ha Huu Phuoc, Deputy Director of Dong Nai General Hospital and Director of its Otorhinolaryngology Center, said the recent establishment of the Otorhinolaryngology Center, together with direct professional support from the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital, marks a significant turning point in the hospital's roadmap for developing specialized medical expertise. He added that the hospital aims to establish multiple specialized centers covering different medical disciplines, enabling residents of Dong Nai and surrounding areas to access healthcare services and advanced medical techniques locally without having to be transferred to higher-level hospitals.

An expert from the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital demonstrates a surgical procedure and transfers techniques to doctors at Dong Nai General Hospital. Photo: Phan Hieu

As part of the program, experts from the National Otorhinolaryngology Hospital provided updates on theoretical knowledge and directly guided doctors at Dong Nai General Hospital in performing surgical procedures in the hospital's operating room.

In particular, Dr. Nguyen Hoang Huy, Director of the Training and Direction of Healthcare Activities Center and Head of the Ear Department, delivered specialized instruction and transferred techniques related to ear anatomy, the physiology of hearing and balance, and radical and conservative surgical procedures for ear infections.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nguyen Thi To Uyen of the Ear Department shared clinical experience in diagnosing and managing complex complications of chronic otitis media. She also provided guidance on surgical procedures, techniques, and the selection of optimal approaches for eardrum repair using microscopic and endoscopic techniques.

By Hanh Dung – Translated by Minh Hong, Minho