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 his MS in General Surgery. He subsequently obtained a Certificate in Laparoscopic Surgery through training workshops in Thailand, reflecting the practical approach many Myanmar surgeons take to acquiring minimally invasive surgical skills.

He has participated in Myanmar Surgical Society continuing surgical education programs and laparoscopic technique workshops, maintaining current clinical standards. He contributes to ongoing surgical skills development through case conferences at Parami General Hospital and Myanmar Surgical Society educational activities.

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's private healthcare sector. He contributes actively to case conferences and surgical audit reviews at Parami General Hospital, sharing expertise on laparoscopic approaches and surgical outcomes. He participates in Myanmar Surgical Society continuing education activities, including surgical technique workshops and clinical update seminars. He has contributed to internal surgical quality improvement initiatives at Parami General Hospital, reviewing complication rates and refining surgical protocols for common procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair in the Myanmar clinical context.

Dr. Kyaw sees international patients and expatriates at Parami General Hospital in Yangon, one of Myanmar's established private hospitals with English-speaking staff and international-standard facilities. He consults in Burmese and English, accommodating the diverse patient population of expatriates, NGO workers, and business travelers in Yangon. The hospital provides English-language consultation services and can coordinate pre-operative assessments for international patients requiring surgical procedures. 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 his sustained contributions to surgical services and for his role in introducing and advancing laparoscopic surgical techniques at the hospital. He is a member of the Myanmar Surgical Society and the Myanmar Medical Association, participating actively in continuing surgical education, laparoscopic skills workshops, and surgical training activities. He has been acknowledged for his commitment to adopting minimally invasive surgical approaches — reducing recovery time and complications for patients — and for mentoring junior surgeons in laparoscopic technique at Parami General Hospital.