Dr. Setthasiri Pantanakul (Dr. Toto) in the Observership Program at the Division of Comprehensive Hernia Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA

Dr. Setthasiri Pantanakul, also known as Dr. Toto, a surgeon from Rattinan Medical Center, was selected to participate in an Observership program focused on abdominal wall and inguinal hernia surgery at the Division of Comprehensive Hernia Surgery, Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, USA. This hospital is recognized as one of the top 5 hospitals in the United States and is renowned globally for its surgical techniques and innovations in treating abdominal wall and inguinal hernias.

The training period spanned from July 1 to September 19, 2024, and Dr. Toto has completed his training, ready to implement advanced hernia surgery techniques in Thailand. Additionally, during his stay, Dr. Toto had the opportunity to attend the American Hernia Society Meeting 2024, one of the world’s largest and most recognized conferences on hernia treatment. The event included the exchange of surgical techniques among hernia specialists and presentations of research on hernia treatment from around the world, facilitating the sharing of knowledge and experiences to develop optimal practices and support future collaboration.

Rattinan Medical Center congratulates Dr. Toto on his achievement, and we are ready to bring world-class surgical standards to all of our clients.