Prince Court Medical Centre Strengthens Malaysia's Position as a Global Healthcare Destination with First Kelly Procedure

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Prince Court Medical Centre has placed Malaysia firmly on the global medical tourism map by successfully performing the country's first Kelly procedure, an advanced reconstructive surgery for rare congenital urological conditions.

On 11 August, a two-year-old boy from Indonesia underwent the pioneering surgery, jointly led by Dr. Roger Anthony Idi, Consultant Urologist at Prince Court, and Professor Imran Mushtaq, a world-renowned paediatric urologist recognised internationally for his expertise in complex reconstructive surgery for rare congenital conditions.

Bladder exstrophy, which affects about one in 40,000 newborns, occurs when the bladder develops outside the body. The Kelly procedure reconstructs the bladder neck using the child's own muscle and soft tissue to create a new functional sphincter, improving bladder capacity and enabling controlled urination.

"This collaboration is about more than one successful operation," said Dr. Roger Anthony Idi. "By working alongside Professor Mushtaq, we are strengthening our surgical capabilities, training our teams and building the pathways needed for Prince Court to become the go-to referral destination for rare and complex urological conditions in the region."

Dr. Shuba Srinivasan, Chief Executive Officer of Prince Court Medical Centre, added: "This milestone showcases Prince Court's ability to deliver highly specialised procedures for all our patients. It reflects our commitment to providing world-class surgical care within the region, upholding the highest international standards and strengthening our role as a destination of choice for advanced healthcare."

Professor Mushtaq commented: "Conditions like bladder exstrophy can have lifelong consequences if not treated early. With the right expertise and infrastructure, children can go on to live healthy, functional lives. The earlier these children are seen, the better their outcomes."

The young patient is recovering well and will remain under observation for about a week before returning home.

With this successful surgery, Prince Court Medical Centre reinforces its position as a regional hub for complex urology and a leader in advanced multi-specialty care.

Combining exceptional surgical capabilities with the quality, access and personalised care that have made Malaysia one of Asia's top medical tourism destinations, Prince Court continues to attract patients from across the region seeking excellence across a broad spectrum of medical services.

ABOUT PRINCE COURT MEDICAL CENTRE

World-class excellence meets exclusive care at Prince Court Medical Centre, based on our desire to care and do good being at the heart of everything we do. Our doctors, nurses, and medical professionals work as a team – day in and day out – to ensure that Prince Court provides the right answers and right solutions to all who walk through our doors. 

An award-winning and internationally accredited quaternary hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Prince Court is globally recognised for its gold standard in holistic healthcare excellence, through the delivery of multi-specialty personalised care with excellent clinical outcomes in a healing environment.

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Prince Court Medical Centre Strengthens Malaysia's Position as a Global Healthcare Destination with First Kelly Procedure

BANGKOK, Jan. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University, Chiang Mai University and Mahidol University held their first joint meeting of university councils and senior administrators and jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on academic collaboration among the three institutions on January 17, 2026, at the NSP Rice Grain Auditorium, Science and Technology Park, Chiang Mai University. The objective was to integrate the strengths of the country's three leading universities, elevate Thailand's higher education system, and enhance international competitiveness.

This collaboration is driven by the MC² concept, which represents the integration of the strengths of Mahidol (M), Chula (C), and Chiang Mai University (CMU). By combining the expertise and distinctive strengths of each institution, the partnership aims to create a multiplied collective force to develop human capital, research, and innovation that respond to the nation's future needs.

The joint meeting of the three university councils commenced with remarks by Professor Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Chairman of the Chulalongkorn University Council and Chiang Mai University Council, who outlined the objectives and expressed his congratulations on the collaboration. This was followed by congratulatory remarks from Clinical Professor Emeritus Dr. Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, Chairman of the Mahidol University Council.

On this occasion, Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University; Professor Dr. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol, President of Chiang Mai University; and Professor Dr. Piyamitr Sritara, President of Mahidol University, presented their universities' policies and missions, as well as the joint initiatives to be undertaken.

The three presidents then jointly signed the Memorandum of Understanding on academic collaboration, received recommendations from university council members, and exchanged perspectives. The event concluded with the exchange of commemorative gifts among the presidents of Chulalongkorn University, Chiang Mai University, and Mahidol University, followed by a group photograph.

This collaboration among the three leading universities marks a significant milestone in advancing Thai higher education. Through strategic cooperation and a powerful three-way synergy, the alliance aims to develop human potential across all age groups, drive research, innovation, and startups, address social and environmental challenges, and foster ethics, integrity, honesty, and transparency in a sustainable manner.

Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/283150/ 

About Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University has made the world's top 50 university list for employment outcomes, which reflects both the high employment rate and work ability of Chula graduates. The university is also listed as the best in Thailand for the 15th Consecutive Year (since 2009), according to the newly released QS World University Rankings 2024, putting Chula at 211th in the world, up from 244th last year.

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Chula, CMU and Mahidol Unite Under MC² to Drive Thai Higher Education