Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

  • Disseminate knowledge about minimally invasive spine surgery to the general public. It is prepared in the form of media, public relations documents.
  • Leader in minimally invasive spine surgery in Thailand and internationally.
  • Create and develop technology for minimally invasive spine surgery.
  • Develop potential to prepare for establishment as a center specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery. At Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society

Research & Innovation Focus ​

Health and Well-Being + Health
Health and Well-Being + Disaster & Environment
Health and Well-Being + Health

Strategic Objectives

Developing minimally invasive spine surgery Reduce the patient's recovery time Increase the number of surgical cases There is integration between many disciplines, such as anesthesia, helping surgery to use pain reducing drugs. or Faculty of Engineering That helps in designing surgical instruments to be more modern and accurate.

Target in 3 Years

  1. Produce and develop technology for minimally invasive spine surgery.

  2. Develop potential to prepare for the establishment of a comprehensive center of expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery. At Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society

Research Highlights

  1. Outcomes following Laminoplasty or Laminectomy and Fusion in Patients with Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Systematic Review
  2. Comparison of Unremoved Intervertebral Disc Location Between 2 Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) Techniques
  3. Perioperative Intravenous Nefopam on Pain Management and Ambulation after Open Spine Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study

Networks and Partnerships

  • Radiology

  • Anesthesia

Contact

Associate Professor Dr.

Worawat Limthongkul

Director of Research projects

Faculty of Medicine

Affiliation

Rattanawithayapat Building, 12th Floor, Orthopedics 1873 Chulalongkorn Hospital, Pathumwan District, Bangkok 10330