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 Centre is committed to applying the latest innovations in medical technology throughout all our clinics and specialized centres.
256-slice Multi-detector CT Scan:
The latest advances in computer technology CT scanners have vastly improved patent comfort as they are now much faster and the images they yield are of a far higher resolution than ever before, allowing doctors to get the clearest possible image of what is wrong and how it can best be treated.
CARTO SOUND:
Always committed to staying on the forefront of medical technology, Bangkok Heart Hospital has recently acquired the CARTO SOUND Module, a highly advanced device that allows physicians to identify and treat arrhythmias with unprecedented precision and confidence.
Blood Marrow Stem Cell Transplant:
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a complex medical treatment program that can offer a cure for many otherwise incurable blood or bone marrow diseases, beta-thalassemias, hemoglobinopathies, immunodeficiencies, leukemias, lymphomas, and some certain cancers in adult and children.
Endovascular and Interventional Radiology:
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:
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is an FDA approved minimal-invasive procedure used to remove fibroid tumours in the uterus. The procedure does not require general anaesthesia and recovery time is faster compared to open surgery.
Digital Mammogram:
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.
Greenlight PVP Laser for Prostate Treatment:
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.
PET/CT Scanner (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 Shaped Beam Surgery System Installed and Operating:
Novalis is a dedicated system for non-invasive stereotactic radio-surgery (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 tumours, arteriovenous malformations and Parkinson's disease.
4D Ultrasound:
With the speed of 25 volumes per second, the latest 4D ultrasound creates a motion life-like picture.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI - Intera Achieva 3.0T MRI):
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:
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 tumours, 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 (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy):
IMRT is an innovative cancer treatment that utilizes ionizing radiation in the treatment of malignant tumours. Using high-powered computers, IMRT is able to focus radiation doses on tumours without damaging the surrounding tissue. This advance in tumour targeting results in fewer side effects and better overall treatment.
Minimal Invasive Heart Surgery:
A breakthrough technology for cardiac surgery, the da Vinci Surgical System uses robotics to translate the surgeon's natural hand movements into the micro-movements 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.