Diploma in General Surgery
The Medical Council of Thailand
CANCER SCREENING · ENDOSCOPY · LAPAROSCOPY
SHOWA MEDICAL UNIVERSITYNorthern Yokohama Hospital
SHOWA MEDICAL UNIVERSITYNorthern Yokohama HospitalShowa · Inspiration for screening and surgery
Learning at Showa Medical University inspires my work in cancer screening, gastrointestinal endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery, with an emphasis on detecting abnormalities early and choosing care appropriate to each patient.
ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING
Completed the International Postgraduate Program: Advanced Clinical Training at the International Training Center for Endoscopy & Endoscopic Surgery, Northern Yokohama Hospital.
6 JULY – 2 OCTOBER 2026
A CONTINUING JOURNEY · THAILAND · JAPAN · UNITED KINGDOM
Full professional profileProfile, training & academic work
CARE WITH CLARITY · CARE WITH KINDNESS
Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University
Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
Dr Kittipob Kirdpun
General surgery, endoscopy and keyhole surgery in Hua Hin. My clinical work is supported by surgical training at Siriraj and continued learning in Japan, the United Kingdom and France.
I consult primarily in English and Thai.
Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol UniversityRoyal College of Surgeons of Thailand
Education & qualifications
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (FRCST)
The Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
Higher Graduate Diploma (Clinical Medical Science)
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
International training & clinical experience
JAPAN · 2026Showa Medical University Northern Yokohama Hospital
International Postgraduate Program: Advanced Clinical Training · Completed
International Training Center for Endoscopy & Endoscopic Surgery6 July – 2 October 2026Full professional profile
JAPAN · 2026Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital
Clinical Observership
Trauma and Acute Critical Care Medical Center17–23 January 2026Full professional profile
UNITED KINGDOM · 2024Manchester Royal Infirmary
Clinical Attachment
Manchester, United KingdomFull professional profileAttachments and observerships are learning experiences; they do not confer an overseas medical licence.
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
Research & academic workProfessor Aikawa Young Investigator Prize · 2024
Young Investigator Award · ISBI/BBA, Birmingham, UK · Oral research presentation
GENERAL SURGERY · LAPAROSCOPIC & ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
Endoscopy and surgery: how I can help
Choose a concern, understand the options and send an initial question to plan hospital care.
Severe persistent abdominal pain, a very painful or trapped hernia with vomiting, fever with jaundice, or heavy bleeding/faintness needs immediate hospital care. Do not wait for a web reply. Symptoms alone do not confirm a diagnosis.
Laparoscopic hernia surgery
Discuss a groin lump and compare observation, open repair and keyhole surgery according to your circumstances.
When to seek an assessment
A groin swelling that becomes noticeable with coughing or standing, pain or a recurrent hernia should be assessed to confirm its type and severity.
Assessment and care options
Options may include laparoscopic TEP/TAPP or open repair. The choice depends on hernia size, location, previous surgery and hospital resources.
What to bring
Bring your operation history and medication list. Discuss mesh, anaesthesia, time off work and when you can return to lifting.
Risks include persistent pain, infection, recurrence and organ injury. A very painful lump that cannot be reduced, especially with vomiting or bloating, needs emergency assessment.
Gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
Review gallstones and whether laparoscopic cholecystectomy is appropriate in a hospital setting.
When to seek an assessment
Intermittent right upper abdominal or upper central pain, particularly after meals, or gallstones on ultrasound should be reviewed to establish the cause.
Assessment and care options
Symptoms, ultrasound and blood tests guide observation or surgery. Not every symptom-free gallstone needs removal. Suspected bile duct stones may need additional investigation or treatment.
What to bring
Bring ultrasound images and reports, blood results, medications and medical history. Ask about the operation, hospital stay and a personalised cost estimate.
Risks include bleeding, bile leak, bile duct injury and conversion to open surgery. Severe pain, fever or jaundice require urgent medical assessment.
Colonoscopy & colorectal cancer screening
Discuss colonoscopy and a screening plan matched to your risk with Dr Kittipob Kirdpun, general surgeon.
When to seek an assessment
Seek assessment for a positive FIT stool test, rectal bleeding, persistent bowel changes, previous polyps or a family history of colorectal cancer. Screening may also be appropriate without symptoms, depending on age and risk.
Assessment and care options
The consultation considers FIT, colonoscopy and follow-up. Polyps may be removed or sampled when appropriate. A positive FIT is not a cancer diagnosis, but needs further assessment.
What to bring
Bring previous FIT, endoscopy and pathology reports and a medication list. Follow the hospital’s bowel preparation and fasting instructions. Do not stop blood-thinning medicines on your own.
Risks include bleeding, perforation and sedation effects. No test detects every abnormality; follow-up depends on findings and preparation quality.
Gastroscopy (EGD)
Understand whether an examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum is appropriate for your symptoms.
When to seek an assessment
Difficulty swallowing, persistent vomiting, unexplained anaemia or upper abdominal symptoms may warrant assessment. Reflux symptoms do not always require endoscopy.
Assessment and care options
The doctor reviews symptoms, medicines and previous tests. EGD, biopsies or H. pylori testing may be considered according to the indication.
What to bring
Bring previous reports, allergies and your medication list. Follow the hospital’s fasting instructions. Arrange an escort if you receive sedation and follow driving restrictions.
Risks include bleeding, perforation and reactions to sedation. Vomiting blood, black stools with marked weakness or faintness require urgent hospital assessment.
Colorectal surgery & bowel cancer consultation
Review investigations, disease stage and surgical options with the hospital team, including laparoscopic colorectal surgery when suitable.
When to seek an assessment
Consult after abnormal pathology, a diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer, or a bowel condition requiring surgical assessment. Symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.
Assessment and care options
Keyhole or open surgery depends on disease location, stage and general health. Some patients need chemotherapy or radiotherapy. A temporary or permanent stoma is considered individually.
What to bring
Bring colonoscopy, pathology, CT/MRI images, blood results and previous treatment records to discuss recovery, nutrition and follow-up.
Risks include bleeding, infection and anastomotic leak. Keyhole surgery is not suitable for everyone. Severe pain, persistent vomiting or distension with no passage of wind require hospital care.
Breast lump assessment & breast cancer consultation
Start with assessment of a breast change, plan appropriate investigations and coordinate hospital-based care.
When to seek an assessment
A new breast or armpit lump, new nipple inversion, skin changes or bloodstained nipple discharge should be checked. Many lumps are benign; do not self-diagnose.
Assessment and care options
Assessment may include examination, ultrasound, mammography and biopsy. If cancer is found, treatment planning involves the relevant multidisciplinary team and disease type and stage.
What to bring
Bring mammogram and ultrasound images, pathology reports, medicines and family history. A lump does not have to be painful to need assessment.
Cancer cannot be confirmed through chat or a photograph alone. Rapid redness or swelling with fever or deterioration needs prompt medical review.
Appendicitis assessment & appendectomy
Hospital assessment of suspected appendicitis and discussion of suitable treatment or surgery.
When to seek an assessment
Persistent abdominal pain, especially in the lower right abdomen, with fever, nausea or worsening symptoms needs hospital assessment. Do not wait for a chat reply.
Assessment and care options
Examination, blood tests and imaging may guide treatment. Laparoscopic or open appendectomy, or another approach, depends on severity and the individual patient.
What to bring
Tell the team when pain began, your medical conditions, medicines, allergies and any possibility of pregnancy. Bring insurance or healthcare entitlement details.
Abdominal pain has many causes; chat cannot confirm appendicitis. Surgery carries bleeding, infection and other risks. Severe pain or deterioration requires emergency care.
Bile duct stone assessment
Discuss investigation of suspected bile duct stones and coordinate hospital-based treatment.
When to seek an assessment
Right upper abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine or abnormal liver tests may warrant investigation. Fever with jaundice or severe pain needs urgent hospital care.
Assessment and care options
Ultrasound, MRCP or EUS may be considered. Some patients need ERCP or surgery, depending on findings, clinical need and the hospital team and facilities.
What to bring
Bring blood results, ultrasound, CT or MRI reports, medication lists and previous surgical records. Do not stop blood-thinning medicines on your own.
ERCP is not required for everyone and carries risks including pancreatitis, bleeding, infection and perforation. The team assesses benefits and risks before treatment.
General surgeon consultation
Meet Dr Kittipob Kirdpun, MD, FRCST, for assessment, endoscopy, surgical planning and follow-up.
When to seek an assessment
Discuss possible surgical problems such as hernias, gallstones, breast lumps, digestive symptoms or abnormal test results.
Assessment and care options
The consultation starts with a history and examination, followed by appropriate investigations or referral. Seeing a surgeon does not always mean needing surgery.
What to bring
Bring a symptom timeline, previous tests, operation history, medicines and insurance or healthcare entitlement information.
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Colonoscopy & colorectal cancer screeningGastroscopy (EGD)Laparoscopic hernia surgeryGallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)Colorectal surgery & bowel cancer consultationBreast lump assessment & breast cancer consultationGeneral surgeon consultationAppendicitis assessment & appendectomyBile duct stone assessment
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