MICS Summit 2026 updates progress in minimally invasive heart surgery

Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital is hosting the MICS Summit 2026 from May 28-30, aiming to update advancements and foster academic connections in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS).

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With its role as a practical hospital affiliated with the university, the hospital possesses many key specialties, among which cardiovascular and thoracic surgery has been a focus of development for many years.

The summit convenes leading experts in cardiovascular surgery, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery intensive care, and cardiac imaging. International specialists from Greece and Germany, alongside prominent Vietnamese professors and experts from major cardiac centers, are participating. This forum facilitates direct exchange on new treatment trends, practical experiences, and development strategies for MICS.

Associate Professor, Dr. Ngo Quoc Dat, President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, emphasized the hospital's commitment to MICS as a key development area. He noted that the routine implementation of MICS techniques not only showcases the hospital's expertise but also builds a foundation for training specialized cardiovascular surgical personnel.

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The implementation of minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques not only contributes to affirming the hospital's professional capacity but also creates an important foundation for training and developing specialized human resources in the field of cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Le Ngoc Thanh, President of the Vietnam Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, described the MICS Summit 2026 as evidence of Vietnam's deeper and more systematic development in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He particularly recognized the growing interest among young doctors, viewing them as crucial for the specialty's sustainable future growth.

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MICS Summit 2026 is proof that minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Vietnam is entering a deeper and more systematic development phase.

Professor Nguyen Hoang Dinh, Vice Director of the hospital, identified the biggest challenge in MICS not solely as surgical technique, but as the need for synchronized coordination among multiple disciplines throughout the treatment process. He stated that conferences combining live case demonstrations and simulation training are practical solutions to bridge experience gaps and advance the field.

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This is the successor force that determines the sustainable development of the specialty in the future.