From December 5th – 7th, 2024, Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Director of Siriraj Medical School and Deputy Dean, and Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Chief of the Division of General Surgery, represented Siriraj at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Endoscopic Surgery in Fukuoka, Japan.
Prof. Akaraviputh and Assoc. Prof. Chinswangwatanakul was honored as a guest speaker, presenting groundbreaking topics:
“Activities of MIS training in Mekong Endo-Surgery Development Association (MESDA)” – Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul
“Soft Cadaveric Training Model in Minimally Invasive Surgery by Siriraj Training and Education Centre for Clinical Skills (SiTEC)” – Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh
This year’s theme, “Carving out precision surgery,” explored advancements in laparoscopic and robotic techniques, focusing on enhanced anatomical precision and surgical safety. The session brought together experts to discuss revolutionary insights into microanatomical differences across specialties, aiming to redefine surgical landmarks for improved clinical outcomes.