KOTA DAMANSARA, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2026 – Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (Thomson) has unveiled handheld, robotic-assisted technology in its operating theatres, bringing a new level of surgical precision to minimally invasive total knee replacement. This new service strengthens the hospital's orthopaedic capabilities and reflects its ongoing focus on elevating value-based care for its patients through technology.
Robotic-assisted technology allows for less disruption to surrounding tissue, which supports a more comfortable path to recovery.
Robotic-Assisted Precision Delivered Through Skilled Surgical Expertise
Thomson's orthopaedic surgeons are trained in robotic-assisted techniques, ensuring that this new capability is applied at an optimal level of skill, care and clinical judgement. The robotic system pairs precise digital planning with robotic-guided instrumentation, giving surgeons real-time, data-driven insight into each patient's individual knee anatomy. Surgeons build a plan around that anatomy, then execute it with robotic guidance through bone preparation and implant placement, supporting highly accurate positioning and alignment tailored to each patient's natural movement.
The handheld technology allows for small incisions and less disruption to surrounding tissue, which supports a more comfortable path to recovery. "As our population ages, demand for knee replacement surgery continues to grow. This technology enables us to extend Thomson's surgical expertise and holistic care to more patients, supporting recovery and return to daily life," says Dr Savitha Dharan, Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.
Value-Based Care for Better Patient Outcomes
Thomson has built its surgical services around minimally invasive techniques, from arthroscopic and laparoscopic procedures to thoracoscopic (VATS), endoscopic and microsurgical approaches across a wide range of specialties. It's expansion of services to include robotic-assisted technology reinforces its pursuit of value-based care, using advanced technology to deliver better outcomes for patients alongside greater efficiency and long-term value for both patients and its clinical team.
"Thomson's approach towards value-based care is built on a foundation of purpose and precision. Expanding into robotic technology is yet another stepping-stone for prioritising personalised, outcomes-driven care through minimally invasive surgical precision," Dr Savitha adds.
Making Robotic Technology Accessible
Thomson recently launched its Robotic Knee Replacement package priced at RM32,999. It includes the surgery, expert's fees, hospital stay, tests, medications and inpatient rehabilitation services. For more information, visit www.thomsonhospitals.com or speak to Thomson's Total Knee Replacement Liaison at +6012 368 4960.
This package reflects Thomson's ongoing commitment towards making advanced medical technology more accessible, further cementing its standing as one of Malaysia's leading private hospitals for innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care.
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About Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara ("Thomson"), the flagship hospital of TMC Life Sciences Berhad, is a multi-disciplinary tertiary care centre strategically located in the prime alcove of Kota Damansara, Selangor, established in 2008. Thomson holds a capacity for 554-beds including 25 critical care beds, and houses more than 160 consultant specialists across over 60 specialties and sub-specialties.
An award-winning institution, Thomson's regional accolades include recognition by Newsweek and Statista as one of Asia's Top Private Hospitals and Clinics 2026, awarded the Specialist Hospital of the Year, and Specialty Hospital of the Year – Malaysia in 2024 for paediatric services and in 2025 for pulmonology services.
Guided by its vision to be the "Premier Provider of Outstanding Value-Based Medical Services in Southeast Asia", Thomson remains committed to clinical excellence and is poised for continued growth to meet evolving healthcare needs.
For more information, please visit thomsonhospitals.com or follow THKD on social media platforms @thomsonhospitalKD.
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Introducing Private Funds, Complementing End-to-End Digital Capabilities with Dedicated Offline Wealth Management Service, Creating a Digital Wealth Management Experience That Balances Flexibility with Professionalism
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 October 2026 - Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited ("Ping An Digital Bank" / "PingAnDB") announces its expansion into high-end wealth management, making it the first digital bank in Hong Kong to enter this sector. By introducing private fund products coupled with seamless end-to-end digital capabilities and dedicated offline services, PingAnDB aims to reshape high-end wealth management customer experience. This enables customers to achieve diversified asset allocation and capture global investment opportunities, while enjoying a digital wealth experience defined by flexibility and professionalism.
According to the Securities and Futures Commission's Asset and Wealth Management Activities Survey 2025, Hong Kong's asset and wealth management industry accelerated sharply in 2025 to reach a historic high. Total assets under management (AUM) surged 20% year-on-year to HK$42.2 trillion by the end of the year. Within this, the private banking and private wealth management business demonstrated robust momentum, with AUM reaching nearly HK$12.9 trillion—a record high. This strong trajectory underscores the accelerating demand for wealth management solutions in the region. However, traditional high-end wealth management services typically impose high entry thresholds, which may not fully satisfy the needs of all individuals who possess substantial assets and seek global asset allocation or alternative investment opportunities. Ping An Digital Bank precisely addresses this market gap by launching private fund services, combining its fully digital platform and dedicated offline wealth management services to address customers' demands for global asset allocation and financial management.
Mr. Ronald Iu, Chief Executive of Ping An Digital Bank, said, "Ping An Digital Bank remains committed to being a user-centric digital bank. Since launching our wealth services in March 2026, we have observed strong demand among customers for diversified asset allocation and flexible wealth management solutions.
Furthermore, a recent report indicates that Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world's leading cross-boundary wealth management center, which is another reason to expect increasing capital inflows to the city. Capitalising on this momentum, Ping An Digital Bank is introducing private fund products, marking our debut as the first digital bank to step into the high-end wealth management sector. Leveraging our agile digital platform and dedicated offline wealth management services, we are reinventing the high-end wealth management experience to empower customers in optimising their portfolios and achieving their global asset allocation goals."
Ping An Digital Bank's wealth management service is designed around user experience at its core, streamlining processes to make the investor journey simpler and more convenient. The Bank collaborates with leading global fund houses, including J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Aberdeen Investments, to offer semi-liquid fund products to customers. Going a step further, the Bank complements its end-to-end digital capabilities with dedicated offline wealth management services. In addition to offline support, the online platform offers analysis tools and trading experiences comparable to online brokerages, ensuring swift and efficient execution to deliver an all-around wealth management ecosystem.
Looking ahead, Ping An Digital Bank will continue to advance its brand vision, "Always with You, Always Ahead," harnessing financial technology to expand its footprint in high-end wealth management. By combining personalized offline wealth services with the agility of its digital infrastructure, PingAnDB aims to provide customers with comprehensive, flexible asset management solutions, setting a new benchmark for digital wealth management in Hong Kong.
Important Notes
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Ping An Digital Bank
Ping An Digital Bank (International) Limited ("Ping An Digital Bank," "PingAnDB") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufax Holding Ltd ("Lufax") (SEHK: 6623; NYSE: LU) and a member of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An") (SEHK: 2318; SSE: 601318). Ping An Digital Bank was granted a banking licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in May 2019 to offer retail banking and business banking services. Backed by Ping An's advanced technology, Ping An Digital Bank is elevating banking experience, serving customers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, establishing itself as Ping An Group's integrated financial platform in Hong Kong.
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