On May 29th, 2023, Lect. Natthida Owattanapanich from the Division of Traumatology Surgery, Department of Surgery welcomed Ms. Kukita Mitsuki, a 5th-year medical student from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan to undertake an elective study at the Division of Traumatology Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from May 29th – June 9th, 2023.
On May 29th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Siriraj’s administrative members: Assoc.Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Prof. Manee Rattanachaiyanon, Chairwoman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Assoc.Prof. Chanean Ruansetakit, Chairman of the Department of Surgery; Assoc.Prof. Sittiporn Srinualnad, Head of Division of Urology; and Assoc. Prof. Kanokwaroon Wattananirun, Assistant Dean of International Relations; welcomed the distinguished delegates from Peking University Health Sciences Center, CHINA, led by Prof. WANG Jianliu, Vice President of Peking University People’s Hospital and the PKUHSC’s executive members: Prof. ZHANG Qian, Deputy Director Institute of Urology, Peking University Professor of Urology Department, Peking University First Hospital & Director, Office of Hospital Management, PKUHSC; Prof. ZHANG Shudong, Consultant Doctor, Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, & Chair, Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Professor, Doctor Supervisor, Peking University; Assoc. Prof. WANG Gang, Senior Consultant Doctor, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Associate Chair, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, & Associate Professor, Peking University; Assoc. Prof. YAO Lin, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, & Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital; Assoc. Prof. MENG Yisen, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, & Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital; Ms. Pan Jingnan, Deputy Project Manager, China Foundation for Peace and Development; Ms. BAI Jing, Program Officer, Office of International Cooperation; and Ms. XIA Jing, Program Officer, Office of Hospital Management; for the visit and discussion on further collaboration between Siriraj and Peking University Health Sciences Center.
During May 25th-27th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi, M.D., Ph.D., from the Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker at the international meeting “V-ITALy’23: VITAL state of the art & ADVANCEMENT” in Albarella Island, Italy. The V-ITALy’23 gathered top Experts from all continents and top industry representatives to analyze the met and unmet needs in Vein & Lymphatic practice, reaching out to the global community of Vein & Lymphatic health professionals, as well as to the patients, identifying the” VITAL” steps forward for proper advancement of Vein & Lymphatic care.
Welcome Mr.Larris Ellas Tan and Mr. Ting Hui Yee, 4th-year students from National University of Singapore, Singapore, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Head-Neck and Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from May 1st – 12th, 2023.
Clin. Prof. Chanean Ruansetakit, the Chairman of the Department of Surgery, along with the executive members of the Division of Trauma Surgery: Assoc. Prof. Chumpol Wongwanit, Head, Division of Vascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof. Kris Keorochana, Lecturer of Division of Trauma Surgery and Asst. Prof. Tongporn Wannatoop, welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tal Martin Hörer, a specialist in Vascular Surgery, Trauma, Endovascular and Hybrid Methods for Resuscitation and Bleeding Control from the Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery and Department of Surgery, Örebro University Hospital and University, Sweden, to serve as a visiting scholar at the Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from April 24th – 28th, 2023.
Welcome, Mr.Kaga Homare and Ms. Takatsu Noriko, 5th-year medical students from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan, to undertake an elective study at Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from April 24th – May 5th, 2023.
Welcome, Assoc. Prof. Zhao Xuelian (3rd from left) from Hebei Medical University No. 2 Hospital, the People’s Republic of China, to start her 6-month training program, “Clinical Observership Program in Plastic Surgery” at the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, between April 3rd – September 29th, 2023, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Sorawuth Chu-Ongsakul (far left), Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Assoc. Prof. Zhao will focus her training on plastic surgery techniques (Fat Grafting, Scar Treatment, Breast Reconstruction, Auricle Reconstruction, Blepharoplasty, Photoelectric therapy, and Secondary deformities of cleft lip) and outpatient treatment.
Welcome, Ms. Ueno Aika and Mr. Kondo Takatora, 5th-year students from Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan to undertake elective study at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine from April 10th – 21st, 2023, then Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine and Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from April 24th – May 5th, 2023.
The Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, led by Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, along with Dr. Chawisa Nampoolsuksan, Dr. Nathawadi Techalertsuwan, and Dr. Nattida Sapsamarn, attended the annual meeting, “SAGES 2023: INNOVATION FOR THE sAGES!” hosted by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) in Montreal, Canada, during March 29th – April 1st, 2023. The SAGES 2023 features hands-on longitudinal courses on the duodenal switch, the use of fluorescence, and various imaging procedures, as well as POEM/POP. The SAGE 2023 also highlights sessions on bariatric, foregut, hernia, colorectal, hepatobiliary, and acute care surgery hot topics, and Siriraj MIS Team has delivered the presentations and e-poster on the topics as follows:
Dr. Chawisa Nampoolsuksan on three topics: “Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Foregut Duplication Cyst”; “Laparoscopic Retrocaval Paraganglioma Tumor Removal with IVC hanging Technique”; and an E-Poster “Aerosol Protection Using Modified N95 Respirator for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.”
Dr. Nathawadi Techalertsuwan on “Laparoscopic Management for Small Bowell Obstruction caused by Mesodiverticular Band.”
Dr. Nattida Sapsamarn on “Laparoscopic Morgagni Hernia Repair (Hand-Sewn technique) with Mesh Reinforcement.”
