Dr. Apirak Santingamkun

Dr. Apirak Santingamkun

Consultant 

34 Years of Experience

Laparoscopic Surgeon, Urologist

MD, Diploma, Fellowship

Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

English, Thai

Consultation Fee $ 26

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About Dr. Apirak Santingamkun

  • Dr. Apirak Santingamkun is a renowned urologist who specializes in laparoscopic surgeries.
  • He has been associated with the field of urology for 34 years.
  • With his experience and extensive training, he is an expert in carrying out medical procedures like
    • Kidney stone removal
    • Prostatectomy
    • Penile prosthesis plantation
    • Urethroplasty
    • Urethral stricture surgery
  • Additionally, he has treated patients suffering from erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.
  • His educational qualifications include an MD from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Medicine, which he acquired in 1990.  
  • He went on to get a Diploma from the Thai Board of Surgery in Laparoscopic Surgery at Khon Kaen University in 1995 and a Diploma from the Thai Board of Urology at Chulalongkorn University in 1997.
  • Additionally, he received a Fellowship in the Research Division of Osaka University, Japan, in 2003 and completed his Master's in Clinical Epidemiology in 2008.
  • His expertise is not limited to treating patients. He has used it to contribute to the medical profession by collaborating with fellow professionals to conduct research and publish papers and articles in reputed journals such as the World Journal of Urology, the International Urogynecology Journal, and more.

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Education

  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 1990
  • Diploma from the Thai Board of Surgery in Laparoscopic Surgery, Khon Kaen University, 1995
  • Diploma from the Thai Board of Urology, Chulalongkorn University, 1997
  • Fellowship in the Research Division of Osaka University, Japan, 2003
  • Masters in Clinical Epidemiology, 2008

Paper Published

  • Manchana, T., Prasartsakulchai, C., & Santingamkun, A. (2009). Long-term lower urinary tract dysfunction after radical hysterectomy in patients with early postoperative voiding dysfunction. International Urogynecology Journal, 21(1), 95–101. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0996-5
  • Outcomes of Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: 19-Year Experience after 500 Cases. (2022). Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand, 105(1), 61–67. https://doi.org/10.35755/jmedassocthai.2022.01.13236
  • Nuwatkrisin, K., Itsaranujareankul, T., Panumatrassamee, K., Sowanthip, D., Opanuraks, J., Ratchanon, S., Santingamkun, A., & Usawachintachit, M. (2022). Long-term survival of upper tract urothelial carcinoma patients in a tertiary care hospital. Insight UROLOGY, 43(1), 25–32. https://doi.org/10.52786/isu.a.45
  • Itsaranujareankul, T., Nuwatkrisin, K., Panumatrassamee, K., Sowanthip, D., Opanuraks, J., Ratchanon, S., Santingamkun, A., & Usawachintachit, M. (2021). Bladder Recurrence Following the Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 40(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.31584/jhsmr.2021807

Field of Expertise

  • Bladder Augmentation (Cystoplasty)
  • Bladder Instillation
  • Bladder Surgery
  • Burch Colposuspension
  • Cystectomy (Bladder Removal)
  • Cystolitholapaxy
  • Cystolithotripsy
  • Feminizing Genitoplasty
  • Flexible Ureteroscopy
  • Genitourinary Reconstruction
  • Greenlight Laser Treatment of BPH
  • Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
  • Hydrocele Surgery
  • Hypospadias Surgery
  • Ileal Conduit
  • Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection
  • Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
  • Laparoscopic Radical Cystoprostatectomy
  • Laser Photo-Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP)
  • Laser Prostatectomy
  • Lithotripsy
  • Male Sling Procedure
  • Meatoplasty/Meatotomy
  • Microscopic Testicular Sperm Extraction (microTESE)
  • Microscopic Varicocele Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery
  • Mitrofanoff Procedure
  • Nephroureterectomy
  • Open Radical Prostatectomy
  • Optical Urethrotomy
  • Orchidectomy
  • Orchidopexy
  • Orchiectomy
  • Orchiopexy
  • Penile Implants
  • Penis Enlargement Surgery
  • Posterior Urethral Reconstruction
  • Prostate Biopsy
  • Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL)
  • Pyeloplasty
  • Radical Cystectomy
  • Robotic Cystectomy
  • Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
  • Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation
  • Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)
  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Single-Port Radical Prostatectomy
  • Testicular Implants/Prosthesis
  • Transperineal Biopsy
  • Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS)
  • Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
  • Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)
  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
  • Ureteral Reimplantation Surgery
  • Ureteral Stent Placement
  • Ureteral Stenting and Nephrostomy
  • Ureteroscopy (URS)
  • Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy (URSL)
  • Ureterostomy
  • Urethral and Vaginal Reconstruction
  • Urethral Catheterisation Device (UCD)
  • Urethral Stricture Surgery
  • Urethroplasty
  • Varicocele Intervention
  • Vasectomy (Male Sterilization)
  • Vasectomy Reversal
  • Acute Tubular Necrosis
  • AIDS
  • Balanitis
  • Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis)
  • Benign Prostatic Enlargement/Hyperplasia (BPE/BPH)
  • Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Bladder Control Issues
  • Bladder Exstrophy and Epispadias
  • Bladder Neck: Contracture of the Bladder Neck
  • Bladder Outlet Obstruction
  • Bladder Stones (Bladder Calculi)
  • Blood in the Semen (Hematospermia)
  • Chlamydia
  • Cloacal Malformations
  • Communicating Hydrocele
  • Congenital Penile Curvature
  • Congenital Urological Anomalies
  • Cystic Disease
  • Cystine Stones
  • Cystocele (Fallen Bladder)
  • Elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Level
  • Eosinophilia
  • Epididymitis
  • Epispadias
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  • Frequent Urination
  • Genital Herpes (HSV-2)
  • Genital Lymphedema
  • Genital Warts
  • Glomerular Diseases
  • Goodpasture Syndrome
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA, formerly called Wegener’s)
  • Hematuria
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • HIV
  • Hydrocele
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypospadias
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Klinefelter Syndrome
  • Low Testosterone (Male Hypogonadism)
  • Meatal Stenosis
  • Megaureter
  • Micropenis
  • Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
  • Mitochondrial Diseases
  • Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Nocturia
  • Non-Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction
  • Nongonococcal Urethritis in Men
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Penile Adhesions and Skin Bridges
  • Penile Cancer
  • Penile Curvature
  • Penile Torsion
  • Penis Health
  • Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
  • Perineal Urethrostomy
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Phimosis and Paraphimosis
  • Posterior Urethral Stenosis
  • Priapism
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Proteinuria
  • Prune Belly Syndrome
  • Pseudohermaphrodite
  • Pyonephrosis
  • Pyospermia
  • Rectocoele
  • Redundant Prepuce
  • Resistant Hypertension
  • Retractile Testicle
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Testicular Torsion
  • Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)
  • Urachal Abnormalities
  • Ureteral Obstruction
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Ureterocele
  • Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction
  • Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
  • Urethral Stricture in Men
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urogenital Sinus
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Varicocele
  • Vasculitis
  • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF)