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Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy
Published on: August 22, 2025
Current status of gastrointestinal endoscopy in Thailand
Tanyaporn Chantarojanasiri1, Wiriyaporn Ridtitid2,3,4, Nonthalee Pausawasdi5,6
1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Rajavithi Hospital, Ministry of Public Health College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract:
The Thai Association for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (TAGE) has played a pivotal role in advancing gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in Thailand through its strategic focus on clinical services, education, and research. Since its establishment in 2005, TAGE has united gastroenterologists and surgeons, helping standardize endoscopic practices across the country. Through national training programs, clinical guideline development, hands-on workshops, and international collaborations, TAGE has elevated the quality and accessibility of endoscopic care. Despite challenges such as workforce shortages and the uneven distribution of services, particularly in rural areas, TAGE continues to address these gaps through outreach training, model development, and regional research initiatives. Society leadership in cholangiocarcinoma management, advanced endoscopy, and educational model innovation reflects its commitment to improving outcomes and establishing Thailand as a regional hub for GI endoscopy.
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