WILLEMSTAD - Dr. Patrick Fa Si Oen, chief surgeon at the Antillean Adventist Hospital, has received a prestigious regional distinction. Fa Si Oen was named an Honouree by the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons, in recognition of his long-standing commitment and exceptional contributions to the advancement of laparoscopic surgery in the Caribbean.
The honor was presented during the society’s 13th annual congress, held in Barbados. According to the hospital, the award highlights Fa Si Oen’s years of dedication to developing minimally invasive surgical techniques across the region.
Laparoscopic surgery is a modern surgical method in which operations are performed using a small camera and specialized instruments inserted through tiny incisions, allowing surgeons to view the inside of the body with minimal trauma to the patient.
The Antillean Adventist Hospital noted that Fa Si Oen has played a key role in establishing laparoscopic training programs, leading postgraduate courses, and mentoring a new generation of surgeons throughout the Caribbean.
Hospital management expressed pride in the recognition. “We are proud of this honor,” the hospital’s leadership said in a statement. “His dedication and vision inspire many and reflect the high standards of quality we strive to uphold at the Advent Hospital.”
The award places Curaçao once again on the regional medical map, underscoring the island’s contribution to innovation and excellence in healthcare within the Caribbean.