BANGKOK, Thailand – Thammasat University Hospital has successfully completed 50 robotic-assisted heart surgeries as of October 26, 2026, marking a significant advancement in Thailand’s cardiac surgical capabilities. This milestone follows the hospital’s first successful cardiac procedure using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system on January 9, 2026, which it identified as the first of its kind in Thailand.
The 50th patient, a 49-year-old man with an ascending aortic aneurysm and coronary artery disease, underwent a complex procedure combining robotic-assisted ascending aortic replacement with minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB). According to the hospital, this combined procedure is highly advanced and marks a significant achievement in cardiac surgery. While similar robotic-assisted aortic replacements have been reported internationally, the techniques used varied.
Thammasat University Hospital began developing minimally invasive cardiac surgery in 2013 and introduced robotic-assisted thoracic surgery in 2024. The surgical team also received advanced training through exchanges with medical institutions in the United States.
The hospital currently offers robotic-assisted procedures for mitral and aortic valve conditions, congenital heart defects, and coronary artery disease. It is also developing its role as an international training center for surgeons from Thailand and abroad. Under its “Hospital of Hope” vision, the hospital aims to advance surgical technology, strengthen medical expertise, and expand access to innovative cardiac treatment. (NNT)
