General Surgery

Elective Study at Surgert, OBGYN, ENT and Opthalmology

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Welcome, medical students under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) to undertake an elective study at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Mr. Simon Vitikac, a 4th-year medical student from Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine, Czech is undertaking an elective study at the Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, a 6th-year medical student from Masaryk University in Brno, Czech, and Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, a 5th-year medical student from the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland are participating in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for her elective study from August 7th – September 1st, 2023.

 

Whereas, Ms. Rita Petrillo, a 6th-year from The University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy is attending at Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from August 7th-18th, 2023, and the Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery starting from August 21st – September 1st, 2023

 

Also, Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin, a medical student from the University of Sevilla, Spain will undertake an elective study at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology from August 7th -18th, 2023, and the Department of Ophthalmology from August 21st – September 1st, 2023.

 

(Left to Right: Mr.Simon Vitikac, Ms. Lenka Swierczkova, Ms. Katarzyna Krupa, Ms. Rita Petrillo, and Mr. Rafael Viejo Marin)

SiMPH2023: Unveiling Cutting-Edge Medical Insights from Japan and Thailand

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On June 21st, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, hosted the Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 (SiMPH2023) Conference, featuring a series of captivating “Share Sessions” in collaboration with Keio University, Japan. This event served as a dynamic platform for both institutions to exchange their expertise and knowledge, uniting perspectives from the medical landscapes of Thailand and Japan.

The inaugural session witnessed Prof. Yupin Suputtamongkol from Siriraj Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine and Asst. Prof. Ho Namkoong from the Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Keio University shared their insights on “Infectious Diseases Summit: COVID-19, Acute Undifferentiated Fever, and NTM (non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium) from Japan & Thailand Perspectives.” Their enlightening presentations provided a comprehensive understanding of these pressing healthcare challenges, encompassing invaluable perspectives from both nations.

     

In the subsequent session, the audience was captivated by the insightful knowledge presented on the topic of “Pioneering the Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colo-Rectal Cancer: Uniting Different Nations with a Common Goal.” Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Director of Siriraj Cancer Center, and Asst. Prof. Kohei Shigeta from the Department of Surgery (General and Gastroenterological Surgery), School of Medicine, Keio University, unveiled their contributions to this field. Together, they illuminated the collaborative endeavors and shared objectives between their respective countries, propelling advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of colo-rectal cancer.

The SiMPH2023 Conference, marked by this prestigious collaboration between Keio University and Siriraj Hospital, has undoubtedly ushered in a new era of medical innovation and international cooperation, fueling the exchange of transformative ideas and pushing the boundaries of healthcare excellence.

 

MIS -Minimally Invasive Surgery – APAN52

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Minimally Invasive Surgery is now very popular in gastrointestinal tract surgery. There are many special instruments that have been developed for specific procedures such as endostaple, hemostasis device, and robotic system. On August 6th, 2021, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwattanakul, and Assoc. Prof. Asada Methasate, organized an online conference as part of the “52nd ASIA PACIFIC ADVANCED NETWORK VIRTUAL MEETING” on the topic “Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery”. This conference will present 4 – 5 interesting cases from different MIS centers around the world using special devices, instruments, or new robotic systems.

The 50th APAN Meeting Teleconference in MIS

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On August 3rd, 2020, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean of Administration delivered an opening remark to preside the webinar teleconference the 50th APAN Meeting in MIS broadcasted via zoom application.

Minimally Invasive Surgery is now very popular in gastrointestinal tract surgery. There are many special instruments that have been developed for a specific procedure such as end staple, hemostasis device, and robotic system. The meeting aimed to present 4-5 interesting cases from different MIS centers around the world using special devices, instruments, or a new robotic system.

 

Siriraj Surgery Team in American College of Surgeons Conference Session

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On October 28th, 2019, Siriraj Surgery team led by Lect. Dr. Voraboot Taweerutchana, Director of Surgical Endocrine, Bariatric, and Metabolomic Surgery Center and Prof. Anusak Yiengpruksawan, Siriraj International Visiting Scholars of Department of Surgery attended the General Surgery Session on Challenging and Unusual Problems in Surgery held by American College of Surgeons at Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California, USA.

On this occasion, two Siriraj Surgeons, namely, Dr. Tharathon Suwatthanarak and Dr. Thikhamporn Tawantanakorn delivered lectures, respectively, on “Giant Esophageal Epiphrenic Diverticuum Treated by Robotic Surgery” and “Robotic Splenectomy with Aneurysmectomy for Splenic Tumor with Large Splenic Arterial Aneurysm” at the conference. #sirirajfacultyabroad #irsiriraj

 

Teleconference on “Advance GI Surgery”

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Teleconference on “Advance GI Surgery: Cases Presentation from different MIS center around the world using special devices, instruments or new robotic system” between Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, University of Putra Malaysia, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, Yangon General Hospital, Kyushu University Hospital (TEMDEC), Japan, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia, Vachira Hospital, and the Valley Hospital, New Jersey, USA on July 25th, 2019.

Professor of University of Copenhagen, Denmark Visits Siriraj

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On December 18th, 2018, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations, along with Assoc.Prof. Chanean Ruansetakit, Chairman of Department of Surgery, Dr. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Chairman of Siriraj Cancer Center, and Assoc. Prof. Asada Methasate, Head of Minimal Invasive Surgery Division, welcomed Clinical Assoc. Prof. Lars Tue Sorensen from University of Copenhagen, Denmark, to visit Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital and have a discussion on the potential collaboration multicenter RCT-protocol and surgeon exchange program between UoC and Siriraj.

Director of Office of Global Health and International Medicine, John A. Burn School of Medicine, Hawaii Visits Siriraj

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On November 28th, 2018, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations along with Dr. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Chief of the Division of General Surgery and Chairman of Siriraj Cancer Center welcomed Prof. Dr. Gregory G. Maskarinec, Director, Office of Global Health and International Medicine, Department of Native Hawaiian Health & Family Medicine and Community Health, John A. Burn School of Medicine, University of Hawaii to visit Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.