SISCO 2025

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The Siriraj International Sleep Surgery Workshop & Conference (SISCO) is back, focusing on Advancement in OSA Management! Dive deep into Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and discover the latest strategies to improve outcomes for OSA patients.
Event Highlights: 📅 Fresh Cadaveric Workshop – Hands-on training!
📍 January 8, 2025
Location: Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
Note: Hands-on spots are fully booked, but observer seats are still open!
📅 Conference
📍 January 9-10, 2025
Location: The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Featured Topics: 🔹 What’s New in Upper Airway Evaluation
🔹 Combining Anatomical & Physiological Phenotypes
🔹 Selecting the Right Surgical Candidates
🔹 Multilevel Surgery in OSA Management
🔹 Pediatric & Nasal Treatment in OSA
🔹 Outcome Evaluation of OSA Treatments
✨ Special Speakers:
👨‍⚕️ Prof. B. Tucker Woodson (Medical College of Wisconsin, USA)
👨‍⚕️ Prof. Stuart Mackay (University of Wollongong, Australia)
🕒 Early Bird Registration ends on November 16, 2024! Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot and benefit from early registration.
🔗 For more details and to register, visit www.sisco2025.com

Transoral Thyroidectomy 2024 Workshop: Shaping the Future of Thyroid Surgery

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On October 31st, 2024, the Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, Anatomy, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, in partnership with Police General Hospital (PGH), hosted the Transoral Thyroidectomy Workshop. Held at the Thai-German Multidisciplinary Endoscopic Training Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, the event brought participants together to explore the latest innovations in transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via video-assisted techniques (TOETVA). The workshop aimed to equip surgeons with cutting-edge techniques for performing scar-free, minimally invasive thyroid surgery.

Opening remarks were delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Napakorn Sangchay, Chair of the Department of Anatomy; Asst. Prof. Paiboon Sureepong, 1st Deputy Chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology; and course director Pol. Maj. Col. Angkoon Anuwong, M.D., setting an inspiring tone for a day of transformative learning.

The program offered a blend of clinical anatomy lectures, hands-on training, and live surgery demonstrations led by renowned experts including Dr. Thanaporn Rungruang (Siriraj Hospital, Thailand), Dr. Angkoon Anuwong (Police General Hospital, Thailand), Dr. Paveena Pithuksurachai (Siriraj Hospital, Thailand), Dr. Prachya Maneeprasopchoke (Siriraj Hospital, Thailand), Dr. Tay Hin Ngan (Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore), Dr. Nor Azham Hakim Darail (Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), and Dr. Athiwut Borvornwattanavanich (Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital, Thailand).

Gathering professionals from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, the workshop promoted regional collaboration and strengthened best practices in thyroid surgery, marking a new era for transoral techniques.

Siriraj’s International Residency Exchange in USA

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Doctor Nichanant Sawetratanastien, M.D., a 2nd-year resident, is attending a clinical elective at the Division of Laryngology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, USA, from October 7th-23rd, 2024.

Siriraj’s International Residency Exchange in USA

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Doctor Waranthorn Tungsatitchai, M.D., a 2nd-Year Resident, is attending an OR Observation Program at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital – Manhattan, New York, USA, from October 3rd – 23rd, 2024.

The 14th International Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop in Soft Cadaver

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On October 2nd, 2024, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Division, Department of Otorhinolaryngology collaborated with Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University and The Royal College of Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons of Thailand hosted The 14th International Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop in Soft Cadaver (Pre-Congress of APTS 2024, Thailand) at Siriraj Training and Education Center, 4th Floor, Srisavarindira Building.

Siriraj International Sleep Surgery Workshop & Conference 2025

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“Advancement in OSA Management”

January 9th – 10th, 2025
at The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

Pre-congress; Cadaveric Workshop
January 8th, 2025
at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

Professor Tucker B. Woodson
(Medical College of Wisconsin, USA)

Professor Stuart Mackay
(University of Wollongong, Australia)

International Residents and Fellows Coffee Party

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On June 27th, 2024, the International Relations Division’s One Stop Service, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, celebrated our vibrant international community with a lively Coffee Party. The event served as a heartwarming opportunity to connect the graduating class of 2023 with incoming members of the class of 2024 while also bidding fond farewells to our graduating seniors, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

The afternoon was brimming with animated conversations, camaraderie, and the joy of strengthening bonds among our diverse international family. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who attended and contributed to making this event a resounding success.

Clinical Observership Programs at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology

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Welcome, Dr. Niña Kristine Sison Reyes and Dr. Lena Alethea A. Cruz from the Philippines, who will be attending Siriraj’s short training programs at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology from June 4th – September 6th, 2024. Dr. Niña Kristine Sison Reyes will participate in the “Clinical Observership Short Training Program in Laryngology and Swallowing,” while Dr. Lena Alethea A. Cruz will join the “Clinical Observership Short Training Program in Head and Neck Surgery.” These programs will be conducted under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Paiboon Sureepong, Head of the Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Division.

Back row from left: Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich, Dr. Lena Alethea A. Cruz, Dr. Nina Kristine Sison-Reyes, Asst. Prof. Paveena Pithuksurachai.

Front row from left: Asst. Prof. Sarun Prakairungthong (Department Chairman), Clin. Prof. Cheerasook Chongkolwatana, and Asst. Prof. Paiboon Sureepong (Head of the Laryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Division)

Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2024

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On April 26th, 2024 the “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program Committee” led by Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Rattapon Thuangthong, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs;  Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for International Relations; and Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich, Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Education; and Lecturer Dr. Korakrit Imwattana, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education conducted an English interview for the “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program 2024 round 3” to Siriraj’s fellow/resident candidates from each department as follows:

  1. Dr. Sirada Puetpaiboon, 2nd Year Fellowship from Department of Pediatrics at The Hospital for Sick Children, Canada during May 1st-31st, 2024.
  2. Dr. Patlada Kowatanamongkon, Clinical Fellowship in Rhinology and Allergy from Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Stanford University, USA during May 1st-30th, 2024.
  3. Dr. Papan Kongchan, MD, 2nd Year Fellowship from Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Medical College Wisconsin, USA during 1st-31st, 2024.

Furthermore, the Committee also conducted a reviewing session for the reflection report of “Siriraj International Residency & Fellow Exchange Program 2024” round 1 and 2 presented by the former successful candidates.

  1. Dr. Teeramet Pungprasert
    • Resident in Neurosurgery
    • Foothills Medical Centre, Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary, Canada
    • March 4 – 29, 2024
    • Division of Stroke
  2. Dr. Suttipong Tianwattanatada
    • Fellow in Trauma Surgery
    • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), USA
    • March 1 – 31, 2024
    • Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
  3. Dr. Chawin Thitisaksakul
    • Resident in Ophthalmology
    • Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK; Liverpool University Hospital, UK
    • November 4 – 17, 2023; November 18 – December 3, 2023
    • Pediatric Glaucoma; Uveitis/Medical Retina
  4. Dr. Nuntouchaporn Amonchaisakda
    • Resident in Dermatology
    • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, South Korea; Dr. Ho Sung Choi’s Clinic, South Korea
    • December 3 – 30, 2023
    • Dermatology
  5. Dr. Piyaporn Chokevittaya and Dr. Irin Vichara-anont
    • Fellows in Infectious Disease
    • Sagamihara National Hospital, Japan; Nakamura Hospital, Japan
    • December 18 – 29, 2023; January 8 – 19, 2024
    • Allergy and Immunology; Respiratory Medicine
  6. Dr. Techin Wasinsangworn
    • Resident in Plastic Surgery
    • Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan, South Korea
    • December 1 – 31, 2023
    • Plastic Surgery
  7. Dr. Yutarat Suwanchatkul
    • Resident in Dermatology
    • Greater Miami Skin & Laser Center, Florida International University, USA; Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Health System, USA
    • January 9 – February 16, 2024
    • Division of Dermatology; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
  8. Dr. Rawi Jongpipatchai
    • Resident in Ophthalmology
    • Casey Eye Institute (CEI), Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), USA
    • January 22 – February 16, 2024
    • Retina and other departments

Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology

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Welcome, Doctor Mariyam Nayasheen (on the rightmost), MD, from the Republic of Maldives to undertaking the short training program, “1-Month Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology” at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Associate Professor Warut Pongsapich, MD, from March 11th  – April 10th, 2024.