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Date Published: 24/10/2025
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DOI: 10.47972/vjcts.v53i.1542
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Vol. 53
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Research Article
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Vo, T. A., Nguyen, T. H. N., Nguyen, C. T., Nguyen, V. D., Nguyen, T. B. V., Nguyen, T. T. T., Nguyen, T. A., & Dang, H. H. P. (2025). Early outcomes of partially independent cardiac surgery at Dong Nai General Hospital. The Vietnam Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 53, 32 - 40. https://doi.org/10.47972/vjcts.v53i.1542

Early outcomes of partially independent cardiac surgery at Dong Nai General Hospital

Tuan Anh Vo1, , Thoi Hai Nguyen Nguyen, Cong Tien Nguyen, Van Dinh Nguyen, Thi Bich Van Nguyen, Thi Thao Trang Nguyen, Thai An Nguyen, Ha Huu Phuoc Dang
1 Dong Nai General Hospital

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Abstract

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In Vietnam, the development of cardiac surgery services at provincial hospitals has become urgent to improve access and reduce the burden on major medical centers.


Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study analyzing data from 85 patients who underwent cardiac surgery at Dong Nai General Hospital from December 2022 to November 2024. Patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (supported by Cho Ray Hospital) and Group 2 (operated by the Dong Nai Hospital team). Evaluation criteria included mortality rate, postoperative complications, recovery time, and surgical costs.


Results: The overall mortality rate was 2.35%; group 2 had a lower mortality rate than Group 1 (1.61% vs. 4.35%, p = 0.4703). Other postoperative complications showed no significant differences between the two groups. The average recovery time in Group 2 was shorter but not statistically significant. The overall average surgical cost was 49.9 million VND.


Conclusion: The cardiac surgery program at Dong Nai General Hospital is safe and effective, contributing to improved medical access and reduced patient overload at major centers.

Keywords

Provincial hospital, cardiac surgery, operative techniques transfer

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