In August 2025, Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan went on a professional study trip to Vendôme – Taipei, Taiwan. This activity is part of Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan’s orientation toward continuous learning, updating international knowledge, and enhancing professional thinking in the field of maxillofacial surgery.
During the trip, Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan had the opportunity to visit, observe practical operations, and exchange ideas with Dr. Peter Chen, an expert with extensive experience in the field of maxillofacial bone surgery (OGS). According to information from the trip documentation, Dr. Peter Chen has performed over 3,000 maxillofacial bone surgeries and built the Vendôme system, developing it from a small clinic into multiple large centers in Taiwan.
Study Trip in Taipei
The trip to Vendôme – Taipei provided Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan with many practical perspectives on the operational model of a center specializing in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery. The learning program did not focus solely on surgical techniques but also helped the doctor observe the entire professional process: from customer reception, examination, consultation, image analysis, and treatment plan preparation to post-operative care and monitoring. These are critical factors in modern maxillofacial surgery, as treatment outcomes depend not only on operating room maneuvers but also closely relate to the assessment, planning, and post-operative care processes.
Exchange with Dr. Peter Chen
A highlight of the trip was the opportunity to exchange directly with Dr. Peter Chen and the team at Vendôme. With many years of experience in maxillofacial bone surgery, Dr. Peter Chen provided Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan with a practical perspective on how to approach maxillofacial orthopedic cases. Through professional exchange sessions, Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan had the opportunity to learn more about the consultation process, how to analyze initial conditions, how to build treatment plans, and factors to note during post-operative monitoring. Notably, the development journey of Vendôme from a small clinic to a system of multiple centers in Taiwan served as inspiration for building a specialized, stable medical model that focuses on long-term professional quality.
Maxillofacial Surgery Topic
The learning content focused on the field of maxillofacial bone surgery (OGS), a group of surgeries related to correcting jawbone structure, occlusion, and the overall balance of the face. This field requires the doctor to simultaneously evaluate many factors such as the upper jaw, lower jaw, chin, occlusion, facial proportions, soft tissue contours, and post-surgical changes. For maxillofacial bone surgeries, planning must be carried out carefully, as each change in bone structure can affect appearance, function, and overall harmony. Therefore, international study programs like the trip to Vendôme provide doctors with opportunities to compare practical experiences and update new approaches.
3D Technology in Assessment
From the trip’s visual documentation, it can be seen that Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan had access to image assessment and three-dimensional simulation systems used in maxillofacial surgery. 3D technology plays an important role in analyzing facial structure, assessing jawbone correlation, and supporting treatment planning. Through three-dimensional spatial images, the doctor can better observe anatomical characteristics, thereby constructing plans suitable for each specific case. In modern maxillofacial surgery, technology does not replace the doctor’s role but is an important support tool that makes the consultation, analysis, and planning process more intuitive, scientific, and evidence-based.
Observation of Practical Procedures
Beyond professional exchange, Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan also had the opportunity to observe the actual working environment at the Vendôme center. Images from the trip show the doctor participating in activities in the examination area, image analysis room, and surgical environment. Direct observation of practical procedures helps doctors better understand how a specialized center organizes professional activities. From preparation and patient communication to the use of support equipment and coordination between team members, each step contributes to creating safety and effectiveness in treatment. These are experiences with practical value, especially for fields requiring tight coordination between surgical expertise, imaging technology, and post-operative care.
Post-operative Process
One of the topics Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan paid attention to during the trip was the post-operative care process. For maxillofacial bone surgery, the post-operative stage is a critical period that influences the recovery process and the stability of the results. Post-operative care involves not only monitoring wounds, controlling swelling, or guiding daily activities, but also relates to assessing soft tissue adaptation, jaw function, and the overall recovery process. Learning about the post-operative process at an experienced center provided Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan with a more systematic perspective on the treatment journey, from pre-operative to post-operative stages.
Value of the Trip
The study trip to Vendôme – Taipei provided professional knowledge about maxillofacial surgery and helped Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan receive more experience in process management, operational organization, and team building. According to trip documentation, the development model of Dr. Peter Chen and his long-term staff is a notable point. This shows that in medicine, sustainable development comes not only from professional techniques but also from work culture, stable processes, and the spirit of companionship within the entire team. For Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan, these are valuable experiences in the process of professional development and perfecting customer care procedures.
Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan’s Orientation
Through the study trip to Taiwan in August 2025, Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan continues to demonstrate the spirit of "lifelong learning" to enhance professional expertise. With fields such as maxillofacial surgery, facial bone orthopedics, facial contouring, and 3D technology application, updating knowledge from international centers is an important foundation that helps Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan become more refined in treatment thinking and clinical practice. The trip to Vendôme – Taipei is a noteworthy milestone in Dr. Nguyen Duy Huan’s learning journey, contributing to consolidating a professional development orientation based on the combination of medicine, technology, and practical experience.
