Siriraj Hospital Advances Personalized Care with Interventional Radiology
Siriraj utilises technology in push for advanced care
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Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok is enhancing patient care by implementing interventional radiology (IR) technology, which allows for minimally invasive procedures. This approach aims to reduce wait times and overcrowding in government hospitals while focusing on personalized treatment for complex diseases.
- 01Dr. Somrach Thamtorawat leads the Siriraj Center of Interventional Radiology (SiCIR), which treats 10-15 patients daily with minimally invasive procedures.
- 02A new specialized IR center is set to open in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district, focusing on complex diseases and preventive care.
- 03Interventional radiology replaces traditional surgery with image-guided techniques, resulting in smaller incisions and faster recovery times.
- 04The new facility will be Thailand's second medical school-standard IR center, enhancing the country's healthcare reputation.
- 05IR technology enables precise treatment of diseases, including early-stage cancers, without traditional surgical methods.
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Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok is shifting towards personalized and targeted treatment for complex diseases through the implementation of interventional radiology (IR) technology. Dr. Somrach Thamtorawat, head of the Siriraj Center of Interventional Radiology (SiCIR), emphasized that specialized facilities are crucial for reducing patient wait times and alleviating overcrowding in government hospitals. The SiCIR currently treats 10-15 patients daily with minimally invasive procedures that minimize pain and accelerate recovery. Plans are underway to establish a new specialized IR center on Si Ayutthaya Road, which will operate under medical school standards and serve a similar number of patients. This facility will be Thailand's second IR center of its kind, reinforcing the nation's status as a leader in advanced healthcare. The use of IR technology, described as
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The establishment of specialized IR centers is expected to significantly improve healthcare access and quality in Thailand.
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