Lenus Vietnam partners with 108 Military Central Hospital: Updating knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer

09/11/2026

On November 7, 2026, Lenus Vietnam, in collaboration with Olympus, accompanied 108 Military Central Hospital in organizing the scientific training course entitled “Updating Knowledge and Standardizing the Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Gastrointestinal Cancer”.

The program was chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thai Doan Ky, Director of the Institute of Gastroenterology, 108 Military Central Hospital, with Dr. Kunihisa Uchita from the Department of Gastroenterology, Kochi Red Cross Hospital, Japan, serving as the speaker and hands-on instructor.

At the opening of the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thai Doan Ky delivered a presentation highlighting the importance of standardizing endoscopic screening procedures for early gastrointestinal cancer and outlining the key professional topics of the training course.

During the scientific presentations, Dr. Kunihisa Uchita shared his experience in applying magnifying endoscopy to the diagnosis of gastric lesions, while providing updates on the principles and techniques of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for the treatment of early-stage cancers in both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts.

In addition to theoretical sessions, the training course placed a strong emphasis on hands-on practice using both live patients and training models. Under the guidance of Dr. Kunihisa Uchita, participants had the opportunity to observe endoscopic procedures, examine lesions using magnified imaging, and practice scope insertion techniques for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as lesion targeting and visualization in upper gastrointestinal magnifying endoscopy.

Through professional training programs and knowledge transfer initiatives, Lenus Vietnam and Olympus continue to facilitate connections between international experts and Vietnamese physicians, contributing to the adoption of advanced endoscopic techniques in clinical practice and supporting healthcare institutions in strengthening endoscopy training and professional development.

As part of the training course, the Olympus XZ1200 magnifying endoscope was used directly during the hands-on session, featuring the following advanced technologies and capabilities:

High-magnification observation: The XZ1200 enables detailed visualization of subtle features in suspicious lesions, offering optical magnification of up to 125x with gastroscopes and 135x with colonoscopes. This optical performance is further enhanced by improved Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) illumination, which helps distinguish mucosal structures more clearly, supporting greater diagnostic accuracy and physician confidence.
High-speed image acquisition: An exclusive CMOS image sensor combined with a high-speed sequential imaging method enables the XZ1200 to capture images at up to 120 frames per second when connected to the CV-1500 video system. This helps deliver smoother endoscopic images while reducing flicker and color fringing.
Manual Zoom lever: The manual Zoom lever allows more precise adjustment of magnification, enabling physicians to obtain the appropriate magnified images according to their observation needs and enhancing the overall endoscopic examination experience.