Vietnam has taken a significant step towards advancing high-tech healthcare with the launch of the country’s first nationwide integrated robotic surgery network. The initiative has been introduced by Vinmec Healthcare System, the private not-for-profit healthcare arm of Vingroup, and is designed to improve access to advanced surgical procedures across multiple regions.
The new network connects robotic surgery centres across the Vinmec hospital system through a unified digital platform. At its core is Vinmec Times City International Hospital, which will function as the clinical coordination hub, supporting robotic surgery centres at Vinmec Smart City, Vinmec Da Nang, Vinmec Central Park, Vinmec Can Tho, and other Vinmec hospitals nationwide.
By integrating expertise and technology across multiple facilities, Vinmec aims to standardise robotic-assisted procedures while enabling broader patient access to specialised surgical care.
Advanced Technologies to Support Precision Surgery
The network will deploy a range of robotic surgical systems for procedures across several specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, and spine surgery. Among the technologies being introduced is a 5G-enabled remote robotic surgery platform, paving the way for highly specialised procedures to be performed with remote clinical support.
In addition to robotic systems, Vinmec is implementing a comprehensive surgical model that combines 3D reconstruction and simulation for personalised surgical planning, artificial intelligence-assisted procedures, and standardised clinical pathways aligned with internationally recognised practices.
According to the healthcare provider, the network will be operated by multidisciplinary teams comprising surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and technicians who have completed specialised robotic surgery training, competency assessments, and internationally accredited certification programmes.
Building a Centre for Robotic Surgery Excellence
Beyond expanding access to advanced surgical technology, Vinmec intends to establish a dedicated academic ecosystem for robotic surgery.
Dr. Pham Van Binh, Associate Professor and Director of the Vinmec High-Tech Robotic Surgery Network, said the initiative integrates clinical practice with academic training, scientific research, and technology transfer. The objective is not only to deliver advanced patient care but also to develop Vietnam’s long-term expertise in robotic surgery.
To improve affordability, Vinmec has also launched a Robotic Surgery Patient Support Fund, backed by nearly VND 300 billion (approximately $11.4 million) from Vingroup. The fund will help eligible patients, particularly those facing financial constraints, access robotic-assisted surgical treatment.
Professor Tran Trung Dung, CEO of Vinmec, said the long-term vision is to provide Vietnamese patients with access to world-class surgical innovations while positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for precision medicine and high-tech healthcare.
Part of Vietnam’s Digital Healthcare Transformation
The robotic surgery network reflects Vietnam’s broader push towards digitally enabled healthcare. Alongside robotics, the country has accelerated the adoption of artificial intelligence, electronic medical records (EMRs), and other smart healthcare technologies.
Vingroup-backed VinBrain has already partnered with Microsoft to advance AI research, data sharing, and healthcare innovation. Meanwhile, the nationwide expansion of EMRs continues to strengthen Vietnam’s digital health infrastructure.
The launch also aligns Vietnam with a wider regional trend. Last year, Siloam Hospitals became the first healthcare provider in Indonesia to deploy a robotic-assisted surgery system developed by Intuitive Surgical, highlighting Southeast Asia’s growing investment in technology-driven patient care.
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