Vietnam Performs World's First 3D-Printed Femur Transplant on Child with Cancer

Vietnam Performs World's First 3D-Printed Femur Transplant on Child with Cancer

In a world-first, Vietnamese doctors replace a child's femur with a 3D-printed, growth-compatible implant, redefining pediatric cancer care and local innovation.

Vinmec performs its first total femoral replacement for world's youngest cancer patient

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 June 2025 - Vinmec Healthcare System has successfully performed a Total Femoral Replacement (TFR) surgery using personalized 3D printing materials for the world's youngest cancer patient. It is also the first biomedical product designed and produced entirely in Vietnam, marking a major milestone in the country's advancement in precision medicine.

Vinmec replaces entire femur for world’s youngest cancer patient

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 June 2025 - Vinmec Healthcare System has successfully performed a Total Femoral Replacement (TFR) surgery using personalized 3D printing materials for the world's youngest cancer patient. It is also the first biomedical product designed and produced entirely in Vietnam, marking a major milestone in the country's advancement in precision medicine. Vinmec successfully performs world's young…

World’s youngest bone cancer patient has femur replaced with 3D printing technology

The eight-year-old boy bone cancer patient had his entire femur replaced with a 3D-printed metal one by doctors of Vinmec International Hospital.

Vietnam’s Vinmec Healthcare System Performs Its First Total Femoral Replacement for World’s Youngest Cancer Patient - Journal of Cyber Policy

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Vinmec performs its first total femoral replacement for world’s youngest cancer patient - The Bruneian

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