Cutting Edge Technology at BMC
Rapid advancements in medical technology
are resulting in more reliable diagnostic imaging, shorter recovery periods,
and less invasive surgical procedures for patients. Bangkok Hospital Medical
Center is committed to applying the latest innovations in medical technology
throughout all our clinics and specialized centers.
Endovascular and interventional radiology is treatment of veins and arteries by either inserting a catheter or other medical devices into the desired spot in those
blood vessels or organs using DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography).
Uterine
Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is an FDA approved minimal-invasive procedure used to
remove fibroid tumors in the uterus. The procedure does not require general anesthesia and recovery time
is faster compared to open surgery.
Digital mammography is the latest
innovation in the fight against breast cancer and allows more accurate
diagnosis and earlier discovery than previous methods, particularly in women
under 50.
One of the most common and painful
afflictions experienced by men over 50 is prostate enlargement. At BMC, we
offer PVP laser treatment (photo-selective vaporization of the prostate) to
precisely target prostate tissue with a high-powered laser beam. This
innovative treatment is significantly less invasive than previous methods and
is often performed in an out-patient setting.
Positron Emission
Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanner
The first combination PET/CT scanner in
Thailand is a major advancement in imaging technology and patient care and is
the most functional imaging technology available today. Applications range from
the early detection of cancers and assessment of heart muscle viability, to the
evaluation of functional brain anatomy in dementia, epilepsy and stroke.
Novalis is a dedicated system for
non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery (a high dose of radiation applied in a
single session) and stereotactic radiotherapy (radiation administered in a
series of treatment sessions). What makes Novalis special is the precision with
which it applies doses of radiation, allowing it to destroy diseased tissue or
cauterize a problem area without affecting healthy adjacent tissue. Novalis has
numerous treatment applications, including cancerous tumors, arteriovenous
malformations and Parkinson's disease.
With the speed of 25 volumes per second, the latest 4D ultrasound creates a motion life-like picture.
Advances in MRI technology are paving
the way for a wide range of treatments and procedures by providing extremely
accurate, high-contrast images of internal organs. Unlike conventional x-rays,
MRI scans yield the detailed information necessary to discover blood
circulation abnormalities and are particularly useful in the early detection of
brain cancer. BMC is proud to possess the latest and most advanced MRI to date,
the 3.0 Tesla.
Gamma Knife surgery marks a turning
point in the treatment of neurological diseases. Invented by a Swedish doctor,
the system makes non-invasive brain surgery possible by applying highly
targeted gamma radiation to the treatment of tumors, arteriovenous
malformations of the brain and functional disorders. BMC is the first and only
hospital in Thailand to offer Gamma Knife treatment for neurological diseases.
IMRT is an innovative cancer treatment that
utilizes ionizing radiation in the treatment of malignant tumors. Using
high-powered computers, IMRT is able to focus radiation doses on tumors without
damaging the surrounding tissue. This advance in tumor targeting results in fewer
side effects and better overall treatment.
A breakthrough technology for cardiac
surgery, the da Vinci Surgical System uses robotics to translate the surgeon's
natural hand movements into the micromovements of a robotic arm. With the aid
of viewing monitor, the surgeon is able to apply less invasive incisions with
unprecedented precision, lowering risk, accelerating recovery, and greatly reducing
scarring.