Dr. Suthep Udomsawaengsup

Dr. Suthep Udomsawaengsup

Consultant 

28 Years of Experience

Laparoscopic Surgeon, Obesity and Bariatric Surgeon

MD, Fellowship

Vejthani Hospital, Bangkok

Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok

Bumrungrad International Hospital, Bangkok

English, Thai

Consultation Fee $ 25

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About Dr. Suthep Udomsawaengsup

  • Dr. Suthep Udomsawaengsup is a well-known laparoscopic, minimal access, and bariatric surgeon based in Thailand.
  • He has over 28 years of experience in the field. 
  • He is highly skilled in various minimally invasive surgical techniques. 
  • Dr. Udomsawaengsup has performed numerous procedures, including advanced laparoscopic surgeries, bariatric surgeries, and flexible endoscopic surgeries.
  • His expertise and interests lie in:
    • Hepatobiliary surgery
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Mastectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • He earned his MD from the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 1996 and completed his general surgery training at the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 2000. 
  • In 2003, Dr. Udomsawaengsup undertook Fellowships in Family Medicine in Thailand and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery with the Japanese Council for Medical Training in Tokyo, Japan. 
  • The following year, he completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Shanghai Minimally Invasive Center, Shanghai 2nd Medical University, Shanghai, China (2004). 
  • In 2006, he completed Fellowships in Flexible Surgical Endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, and Bariatric surgery with the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, USA.
  • He is a member of the Medical Council of Thailand, the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand, and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

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Education

  • MD, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1996
  • Fellowship in Family Medicine, Thailand, 2003
  • Fellowship in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Japanese Council for Medical Training, Tokyo, Japan, 2003
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shanghai Minimally Invasive Center, Shanghai 2nd Medical University, Shanghai, China, 2004
  • Fellowship in Flexible Surgical Endoscopy, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, 2006
  • Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery, American Society for Bariatric Surgery, USA, 2006

Past Experience

  • General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, 2000

Associations/Membership

  • Medical Council of Thailand
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
  • American Society for Bariatric Surgery

Paper Published

  • Kachornvitaya, P., Sornphiphatphong, S., Chaivanijchaya, K., Pakul, F., Joradol, S., Boonchaya-Anant, P., & Udomsawaengsup, S. (2024). Comparison of long-term outcomes after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. Asian Journal of Surgery.
  • Kongsawat, K., Chaivanijchaya, K., Pakul, F., Joradol, S., Kachornvitaya, P., Boonchaya-Anant, P., & Udomsawaengsup, S. (2024). Comparison of enoxaparin 40 mg versus 60 mg dosage for venous thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Asian Journal of Surgery, 47(7), 2985–2990.
  • Khemtong, A., Shantavasinkul, P. C., Boonchaya-Anant, P., Rattanasiri, S., Treeprasertsuk, S., & Udomsawaengsup, S. (2024). Effect of preoperative very Low-Calorie diets on hepatic steatosis, fibrosis, and perioperative outcomes of bariatric surgery. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part a/Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 34(3), 219–226.
  • Tangjittrong, S., Udomsawaengsup, S., & Boonchaya-Anant, P. (2023). Comparison of Body Composition Variables between Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients and Non-Operative Controls. Clinical Medicine Insights. Endocrinology and Diabetes., 16.
  • Asumpinawong, A., & Udomsawaengsup, S. (2022). Laparoscopic approach in chronic posttraumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Daehan Nae’si’gyeong Bog’gang’gyeong Oe’gwa Haghoeji/Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery, 25(2), 77–79.
  • Suwajo, P., Ratanalert, W., Sooksatian, K., Uerpairojkit, K., Dusitanond, N., Chaovanalikit, T., Jindarak, S., & Udomsawaengsup, S. (2020). Pedicled Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty in Male-to-Female Gender Affirmation Surgery: A Case Report. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 26(8), e23–e26.

Field of Expertise

  • Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB)
  • Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS)
  • Duodenal Switch Surgery
  • Gastric Band Surgery
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Roux-En-Y- Gastric Bypass
  • Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S)
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Morbid Obesity

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