Vietnam Insider – A groundbreaking medical success story in Vietnam is capturing international attention: after 15 years of unsuccessful treatments in leading hospitals across the U.S., Thailand, and Singapore, an American businessman has found relief—thanks to the expertise of Vietnamese doctors at Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
D.F., a U.S. citizen and global entrepreneur, had endured debilitating urethral stricture complications for over a decade and a half. Despite undergoing six surgeries at renowned international institutions, his condition worsened, affecting both his kidney and bladder function.
“I suffered and felt hopeless for 15 years, traveling the world for the best care,” D.F. shared. “In the end, the place that finally cured me was Binh Dan Hospital in Vietnam. I feel like I’ve been born again.”
In April 2025, he turned to Binh Dan Hospital, one of Vietnam’s leading public medical centers renowned for advanced urological surgery. On May 17, Dr. Do Lenh Hung, Head of the Department of Urethral Reconstructive Surgery, led a complex urethroplasty surgery—despite challenges from previous failed interventions.
The two-hour procedure was a complete success. Within three weeks, the patient had fully regained urinary function. According to Dr. Hung, “We’ve successfully treated many cases even more complicated than this. Our team has the experience, technology, and commitment to deliver world-class results.”
Vietnam’s Healthcare Expertise on the Rise
The story is not an isolated success. Binh Dan Hospital has steadily built a reputation for excellence in minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries, attracting patients from around the world. Between 2023 and 2025, the hospital treated over 1,000 patients from 26 countries and territories including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and across Europe and Asia.
Many international patients find their way to Binh Dan based on word-of-mouth recommendations from former patients and medical professionals, underlining Vietnam’s growing global profile in specialized healthcare.
Associate Professor Dr. Tran Vinh Hung, Director of Binh Dan Hospital, emphasized the hospital’s international role: “We have not only treated patients from abroad but have also sent expert surgeons to countries such as India, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines to demonstrate and transfer advanced techniques in urological and robotic surgery.”
Vietnamese surgeons from Binh Dan have performed laparoscopic kidney surgeries in Indonesia, robotic colorectal cancer surgeries in the Philippines, and trained doctors from the U.S., Australia, and Southeast Asia in cutting-edge procedures.
Healthcare Destination Vietnam
The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City has recognized Binh Dan Hospital as a model of medical innovation aligned with the city’s healthcare development goals. With its rapidly advancing capabilities and international reputation, Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a trusted medical tourism destination for complex surgical cases.
D.F.’s recovery is a powerful testament to the skill and dedication of Vietnamese doctors: “Vietnam gave me what the world could not—healing. I’m forever grateful.”
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Source: Vietnam Insider