Uniting Thailand's surgeons for excellence in endocrine surgery.
Diseases of the endocrine glands — the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract — are a group of conditions in which surgery by an expert surgeon remains the mainstay of treatment, from toxic and non-toxic goiter to thyroid tumors and cancer, hyperparathyroidism and adrenal tumors.
To unite surgeons and physicians interested in the surgical care of endocrine patients, surgeons from leading institutions across the country founded the Thai Endocrine Surgeons Society (TESS) on 11 July 2014, launching it officially at the 39th Congress of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand.
The Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King subsequently endorsed the Society and placed it under the Association's oversight (letter no. SoKhoTho 029/2557, dated 7 August 2014), to jointly advance academic activity for the benefit of members and Thai surgery.
From its founding, a key mission was to host the Pre-Congress Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Workshop at the 46th World Congress of Surgery (2015) in Bangkok, together with the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES), underscoring Thailand's role on the world stage of endocrine surgery.
Promote academic knowledge and exchange advances in the surgical treatment of endocrine disease among members, both in Thailand and abroad.
Foster relationships and solidarity among surgeons and healthcare professionals who care for endocrine surgical patients.
Strengthen collaboration between endocrine surgeons and other medical and surgical specialties in multidisciplinary patient care.
Disseminate accurate, appropriate knowledge on advances in endocrine surgical care to the general public.
Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, MD
Pradit Rachatamukayanant, MD
Pongthep Pisanthurakij, MD
Mongkol Boonsripitayanon, MD
Thongchai Sukarayothin, MD
Yodying Wasutit, MD
Assoc. Prof. Panuwat Lertsithichai, MD
Prakasit Chirappapha, MD
Monchai Leesombatpaiboon, MD
Assoc. Prof. Rattaplee Pak-art, MD
Pasurachet Samorn, MD
Asst. Prof. Suthep Udomsawaengsup, MD
Voratep Kijtawee, MD
Asst. Prof. Weerayut Thowprasert, MD
Sasithorn Sujaritthanakan, MD
Wilairat Prasert, MD
Keerati Wacharachan, MD
Assoc. Prof. Trijak Sandoo, MD
Areewan Somwangprasert, MD
Seela Samphao, MD
Kamthorn Yolsuriyanwong, MD
Asst. Prof. Thanet Rangsikaji, MD
Asst. Prof. Damnoen Wachirodom, MD
Suriya Panchai, MD
Col. Suttajit Leenanon, MD
Col. Sukchai Satthaporn, MD
Chalermpol Boonmee, MD
Umad Aekem, MD
Kwanchai Surasiang, MD
The Executive Committee serves a two-year term under the Society's regulations and bylaws.
Surgeons certified in general surgery (board certification) who are members of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand and/or the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand.
Physicians or healthcare professionals interested and working in the care of endocrine surgical patients.
Distinguished individuals or benefactors invited by resolution of the Executive Committee.