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On February 28 and March 1, 2025, the delegation of the Vietnam Interventional Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society (VIGES), including members Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nam (Vice President of VIGES, Deputy Director of the Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary Center, Bach Mai Hospital), along with 3 members of the association: Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Phuong, Master, Doctor Nguyen Thanh Tung and Bachelor of Nursing Hoang Minh Vuong, attended the Siriraj-Nagoya Seminar 2025 at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Within the framework of the conference, the working group introduced the establishment of VIGES on January 4, 2025, led by the association's president, Associate Professor Nguyen Cong Long. VIGES was established with the mission of connecting, training and developing the field of interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam. The association brings together experts, leading doctors and researchers, aiming to improve the quality of treatment, update new technologies and promote professional cooperation.
The Siriraj-Nagoya Conference was an opportunity for VIGES to introduce the development of gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam and strengthen international cooperation. The delegation listened to reports on advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy, including endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and early-stage gastrointestinal cancer treatment methods.
In addition, the delegation also had the opportunity to visit the Endoscopy Center of Rajavithi Hospital, one of the leading medical facilities for endoscopy in Thailand. This was an opportunity to learn and exchange experiences on advanced endoscopic techniques, especially in the fields of endoscopic surgery and gastrointestinal endoscopy.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to Professor Hidemi Goto, Professor Thawee Ratanachu-ek and colleagues for their continuous support for Vietnamese healthcare, especially in the field of endoscopy and interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy. This international cooperation has contributed to improving the quality of treatment and creating a solid foundation for the sustainable development of gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam.
