It is undeniable that surgical innovations that aid in rapid recovery have played a role in continuously advancing the effectiveness of treatments for diseases requiring surgery. The Advanced Surgical Interventional Technologies (ASIT) Center was established to holistically improve patients’ quality of life. This not only includes Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) or small-incision laparoscopic surgery performed by specialized surgeons but also encompasses diagnosis and treatment using some of the most advanced equipment in Thailand. Additionally, care and advice are provided by a highly experienced team of doctors, nurses, and staff to ensure comprehensive and complete treatment.
Understanding Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
Laparoscopic surgery is performed by making small incisions in the skin at the treatment site to insert a camera and surgical instruments for the operation. The incisions are about 1-2 cm in size to provide clear images and minimize damage to tissues and internal organs, reducing the risk of complications. Patients have a short recovery time, with small wounds and less pain.
Which surgical diseases can be treated with minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery?
To elevate the quality of treatment so that all patients can return to a happy life as quickly as possible, Phyathai 3 Hospital is prepared to offer minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery technology covering all surgical disease groups. The general surgical diseases that can be treated with this technology include:
- Laparoscopic gallstone surgery
- Laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery
- Transoral thyroid laparoscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Laparoscopic hernia surgery
- Laparoscopic stomach surgery
General surgical diseases that everyone should know!!
- General surgical diseases are conditions that can occur in anyone, especially office workers who are at higher risk. These diseases require surgical treatment to be cured.
Common and potentially life-threatening surgical diseases include appendicitis, gallstones, stomach diseases, and internal organ cancers such as colorectal cancer. - Colorectal cancer is among the top 3 cancers most common in Thai people, with over 1 million cases annually. The main cause is often related to improper dietary habits.
- Liver cancer is the number one cancer among men, typically occurring between ages 30-70. It is found in men three times more than women and is very dangerous because early stages show no symptoms, so by the time it is diagnosed, it is often untreatable.
- Appendicitis may seem not serious, but currently, Thailand ranks 5th worldwide out of 198 countries for deaths from this disease. The main reason is delayed surgery and waiting times due to diagnosis. Therefore, the more expert the diagnosing doctor is, the better the chances of recovery and safety.
Since most general surgical diseases are caused primarily by lifestyle behaviors, controlling eating habits, sleeping patterns, and living a hygienic and appropriate lifestyle is something we should pay attention to and prioritize. Also, regularly observing any abnormal symptoms in the body is important. Most surgical diseases affect internal organs in the abdominal and nearby areas. Therefore, a key symptom that should raise suspicion of illness is “abdominal pain.” Important abnormal symptoms that may signal surgical diseases include:
- Severe, sudden abdominal pain with tenderness upon palpation
- Chronic, persistent, intermittent abdominal pain
- Severe pain in the lower right abdomen, a warning sign of appendicitis
- Severe pain in the lower left abdomen
- Frequent constipation, diarrhea, or alternating bowel habits
- Bloody stools
- Difficulty swallowing
- Bloating, fullness, nausea, frequent dizziness
- Palpable lumps anywhere in the body
Observe abdominal pain symptoms and control lifestyle behaviors properly.
Regular health check-ups for medical screening can help reduce the risk of diseases.
