Dr. Kyaw Zin Thant

Dr. Kyaw Zin Thant is a general surgeon at Parami General Hospital in Yangon, one of Myanmar's established private hospitals. With 13 years of surgical experience, he provides general and abdominal surgical services to patients in Myanmar's private healthcare sector.

Dr. Kyaw trained at the University of Medicine 1 Yangon before completing his MS in General Surgery and undertaking laparoscopic surgery training. His practice covers the common general surgical presentations in Myanmar, with an emphasis on adopting minimally invasive techniques where available and appropriate.

His surgical work encompasses routine abdominal procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder disease, appendicectomy, hernia repair, and bowel surgery. He also performs thyroid and breast surgery.

Dr. Kyaw works within Parami General Hospital's multidisciplinary team and refers complex cases to higher-level centres in Yangon or Thailand when advanced subspecialty surgical expertise is required.

Dr. Kyaw earned his MBBS from the University of Medicine 1 Yangon and completed his general surgery training at Yangon General Hospital, obtaining MS in General Surgery. He holds a Certificate in Laparoscopic Surgery from training workshops in Thailand.

He has participated in continuing surgical education through the Myanmar Surgical Society and regional laparoscopic surgery training programs.

Dr. Kyaw performs laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, and inguinal hernia repair as standard procedures. He performs open bowel surgery for colorectal conditions and colon cancer. Thyroid surgery including thyroidectomy for multinodular goitre — common in Myanmar — is a significant part of his practice.

He manages breast lumps including excision biopsy and mastectomy, and handles abdominal trauma including splenic laceration and bowel injury from road traffic accidents. Emergency abdominal surgery including perforated peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction, and strangulated hernia are managed within the hospital's general surgical on-call system.

Dr. Kyaw is primarily focused on clinical surgical practice in Myanmar. He contributes to case conferences at Parami General Hospital and participates in Myanmar Surgical Society continuing education activities.

Dr. Kyaw sees international patients and expatriates at Parami General Hospital in Yangon. He consults in Burmese and English. The hospital provides English-language consultation services and can coordinate pre-operative assessments for international patients requiring surgical procedures in Yangon.

Video consultations are available for pre-operative case reviews and post-operative follow-up for patients who have returned abroad.

Dr. Kyaw has been recognized by Parami General Hospital for contributions to surgical services. He is a member of the Myanmar Surgical Society and participates in continuing surgical education and training activities.