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| Doctors perform a kidney transplant on a patient |
The kidney transplant training and technology transfer program between Hue Central Hospital and Can Tho City General Hospital began in September 2024 under the direction of Professor Dr. Pham Nhu Hiep, Director of Hue Central Hospital. The program has been implemented systematically, encompassing organizational planning, staff training, specialist consultations, and the development of protocols for surgery, anesthesia and intensive care, and post-transplant care.
Under the leadership of Dr. Ly Hong Khiem, a Level II Specialist and Director of Can Tho City General Hospital, the local medical staff have actively strengthened their expertise, organized dedicated teams, and ensured that the necessary facilities and medical equipment were in place.
Previously, on April 11, 2026, Can Tho City General Hospital successfully performed its first kidney transplant with support from Hue Central Hospital. In preparation for the two consecutive transplants on October 8, the two hospitals conducted thorough consultations and agreed on surgical and intensive care plans. Specialists from Hue Central Hospital continued to provide close supervision, support, and hands-on guidance.
Both kidney transplant recipients had end-stage kidney disease. P.V.T., 31, from Thot Not Ward, Can Tho City, had undergone peritoneal dialysis for four years and received a kidney from his father. L.T.T.B., 54, from Co Do Commune, Can Tho City, had undergone hemodialysis for eight years and received a kidney from her husband. Both operations went smoothly. The donor kidneys were retrieved using a transperitoneal laparoscopic approach. Following transplantation, both kidneys showed good perfusion and began producing urine while the recipients were still on the operating table. As of noon on October 10, both recipients and their donors were in stable condition and remained under observation.