Thammasat University Hospital Achieves Thailand’s First Da Vinci XI Robotic Heart Surgery

     Thammasat University Hospital, in honor of His Majesty the King, announces the successful launch of the innovation ‘Heart Surgery’ utilizing robotic-assisted surgery technology (Da Vinci XI), marking the ‘first time in Thailand’ that robotic-assisted surgery has been employed for patients with heart disease. This reinforces its position as a leader in Digital Hospital and a center of excellence in the region.

     Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilok Piyayotai, M.D., Director of Thammasat University Hospital, stated that the hospital’s main mission is to bring world-class innovations to transform the future of treatment. The introduction of the robotic surgical system (Da Vinci XI) for heart surgeries not only enhances the capabilities of medical personnel but also emphasizes patient-centered care, ensuring that patients receive safe, precise treatment and an improved quality of life after surgery.

     Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonlawat Homvises, M.D., a medical doctor and surgeon specializing in cardiac and thoracic surgery, commented on the advantages of robotic-assisted heart surgery (Da Vinci XI). He stated that this technology features robotic arms that can rotate freely beyond the limitations of human wrists and provides high-definition 3D imaging. This capability allows surgeons to perform intricate procedures on the heart with precision and detail, resulting in significantly smaller surgical incisions, reduced blood loss, and facilitating a noticeably faster recovery for patients compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

     This achievement marks another significant step for the hospital in enhancing its medical treatment capabilities by incorporating robotic surgical technology (Da Vinci XI) in heart surgeries. This reflects the hospital’s readiness in terms of modern medical technology, a highly skilled medical team, and safety standards in patient care.