Established on July 8, 2010, the center’s primary mission is to provide comprehensive medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for nasal and sinus-related conditions. Special emphasis is placed on endoscopic surgery, a modern and highly effective treatment method that minimizes side effects compared to external surgical procedures.
Technology and Innovation
Transnasal endoscopic surgery is a technique that reduces the risks associated with traditional surgery and improves treatment outcomes. Endoscopic surgery encompasses various applications, including:
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Turbinoplasty, Turbinate Reduction
- Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Endoscopic Orbital Decompression
- Endoscopic Optic Nerve Decompression
- Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Artery Ligation
- Endoscopic Repair of CSF Leaks
- Endoscopic Tumor Removal and Pituitary Surgery
Missions
- Providing diagnostic and treatment services for patients with nasal and sinus conditions using advanced endoscopic technology.
- Serving as a central hub for training otolaryngology residents and subspecialists in rhinology and allergy, along with international research programs to enhance the expertise of medical professionals toward excellence.
- Organizing regional workshops on endoscopic surgery, such as nasal and sinus cadaver dissection workshops, and offering short-term training programs.
- Focusing on being a leader in research by promoting studies and the development of new knowledge to create cutting-edge and highly effective surgical innovations for the treatment of nasal and sinus diseases.
- Providing care for patients with complex conditions nationwide, including those requiring revision surgeries, which demand specialized expertise. Our medical team is committed to optimizing treatment effectiveness to address patients’ health issues precisely and safely.
The Endoscopic Nasal and Sinus Surgery Excellence Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital is under the Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
It is managed by the head of the excellence center, the executive management team, administrative team and academic medical service team consisting of physicians, nurses, nursing assistants and medical scientists as follow:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. M.L. Kornkiat Sanitwong,
The Head of Endoscopic Nasal and Sinus Surgery Excellence Center
Assoc. Prof. Congklod Iamchaturapat
Assoc. Prof. Supinda Choosakul
Dr. Kajorn Serisirikajorn
Dr. Prem Wungcharoen
Asst. Prof. Jessada Kanchanaamporn
Dr.Minh Phuoc Hoang
Fellow
Dr. Lalita Pathanee
Fellow
Dr. Tossapol Lohavijarn
Fellow
Dr. Thipyada Papassornsiri
Fellow
Miss Jintana Plaivej
Nurse
Miss Nathathai Changthongmadun
Nurse Assitants
Miss Thananya Chantajat
Nurse Assitants
Mr.Chayut Tantrakul
Medical scientists
Mr.Chayut Tantrakul
Medical scientists
Mr. Peerapat Kittipornnon
Administative officers
Name of Fellowship doctors
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| Year 2006 | Dr. Puangmali Pravesvararat |
| Year 2007 | Dr. Kongkrit Kanchanapaisit Dr. Wattanee Apiwatantasewi |
| Year 2008 | Dr. Nottamon Charakorn |
| Year 2009 | Dr. Pichai Limpichatipaiboon Dr. Yanin Chatwiwat |
| Year 2010 | Dr. Sukanya Warathanasin Dr.Nakorn Sooksangpanya |
| Year 2011 | Dr. Roong Komonhirun Dr. Wanasri Paisantuntiwong |
| Year 2012 | Dr. Mallika Sangwaree Dr. Rommana Pattrathanasin |
| Year 2013 | Dr.Wirach Chitsuttipakorn Dr. Chairat Wuttiwongsanon |
| Year 2014 | Dr. Winyoo Raksakul Dr. Pinthip Pitchayapong |
| Year 2015 | Dr. Wanrawee Thaitrakul Dr. Churawadee Lianbanjong |
| Year 2016 | Dr.Ornusa Thaweewuttisab Dr. Dichapong Kanchanawasee |
| Year 2017 | Dr.Kajorn Serisirikajorn Dr.Sukumal Chaisawat Dr.Thwe Phyo Kan Nyunt |
| Year 2018 | Dr.Sumonmal Wijitroongreung Dr. Somprattana Chantrakul |
| Year 2019 | Dr. Lalita Pathanee Dr.Minh Phuoc Hoang |
| Year 2020 | Dr. Thipyada Papassornsiri Dr. Tossapol Lohavijarn |
Images of workpieces and awards
Services
The Endoscopic Nasal and Sinus Surgery Excellence Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital provides a comprehensive service about nasal and sinus treatment including allergic inflammation, inflammation from an infection, structural abnormalities and tumors with endoscopy. The laboratory, computer tomography by cone beam system and medical treatment including the surgery at neighboring areas of nasal and sinus diseases are provided.
The examples of using endoscopy in surgery are :
- Sinus surgery, including inflammation, rhinitis and tumors.
- Down-sizing surgery of the bones in the nose to solve a stuffy nose.
- Corrective surgery of a crooked nose bridge.
- Corrective surgery of the lower lacrimal duct disease.
- Eye surgery to fix bulging eyes in bulging goitre.
- Eye Surgery to reduce optic nerve pressure.
- Nasal Surgery to tie blood vessels in posterior nosebleed disease.
- Nasal surgery to repair the leak between the nose-sinus and the anterior cerebral base.
- Surgery of the pituitary gland.
It is also the transfer center for patients with nasal and sinus diseases for endoscopic surgery.
