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Yang Talat Hospital Achieves 100% Success in Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Surgery

Yang Talat Hospital Achieves 100% Success in Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Surgery

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

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Yang Talat Hospital reports a perfect success rate for laparoscopic colon cancer surgeries performed over three years, treating 19 patients who were diagnosed through a screening program.

  • •Yang Talat Hospital in Kalasin has successfully performed laparoscopic surgeries for colon cancer with a 100% success rate.
  • •A total of 19 patients diagnosed with colon cancer received successful laparoscopic surgery as part of a three-year screening initiative.
  • •The hospital's screening program, particularly focusing on individuals aged 50 and above, offers free services for early detection and treatment of colon cancer.
  • •The project for fiscal year 2026 runs from February to May 2026, aiming to screen 567 individuals from Yang Talat and neighboring districts.

Overview

  • •During fiscal year 2023, 445 individuals underwent colonoscopy screening, resulting in 6 diagnoses of colon cancer.
  • •Yang Talat Hospital performed 6 successful laparoscopic surgeries for colon cancer patients identified in fiscal year 2023.
  • •In fiscal year 2024, 323 individuals were screened via colonoscopy, leading to 8 colon cancer diagnoses.
  • •Yang Talat Hospital conducted 8 successful laparoscopic surgeries for colon cancer patients diagnosed in fiscal year 2024.
  • •For fiscal year 2025, 454 individuals received colonoscopy screening, with 5 cases of colon cancer detected.
  • •Yang Talat Hospital successfully performed 5 laparoscopic surgeries for colon cancer patients identified in fiscal year 2025.
  • •Over a three-year period (FY2566-2025), 19 cases of colon cancer were diagnosed, and all 19 patients underwent successful laparoscopic surgery.
  • •The project to screen for colon cancer using Colonoscopy for fiscal year 2026 commenced between February and May 2026, targeting 567 individuals from four districts.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Samanmit Attanak
"Regular screening for colon cancer and early detection of intestinal abnormalities can reduce the mortality rate from colon cancer."
การตรวจคัดกรองโรคมะเร็งลำไส้ใหญ่อย่างสม่ำเสมอ และการตรวจหาความผิดปกติที่ลำไส้ได้ตั้งแต่ในระยะเริ่มแรก สามารถลดอัตราการเสียชีวิตจากโรคมะเร็งลำไส้ได้
Dr. Samanmit Attanak
"Currently, there are several methods for colon cancer screening. The easy and fast method is FIT TEST (Fecal Occult Blood Test) by collecting stool for laboratory examination."
ปัจจุบันการตรวจคัดกรองมะเร็งลำไส้ใหญ่มีหลายวิธี โดยวิธีที่ง่ายและรวดเร็วคือการตรวจ FIT TEST (Fecal Occult Blood Test) โดยการเก็บอุจจาระไปตรวจทางห้องปฏิบัติการ
Dr. Samanmit Attanak
"The most accepted screening method is Colonoscopy. Besides being the most accurate, it can also be used for treatment when abnormalities are found in the large intestine."
การตรวจคัดกรองที่เป็นที่ยอมรับที่สุด คือการส่องกล้องลำไส้ใหญ่ (Colonoscopy) นอกจากมีความแม่นยำที่สุดแล้ว ยังสามารถทำการรักษาในกรณีตรวจพบความผิดปกติในลำไส้ใหญ่ได้อีกด้วย

Key Entities

Organization

Yang Talat Hospital(รพ.ยางตลาด)
The hospital in Kalasin province that has achieved a 100% success rate in laparoscopic colon cancer surgeries and runs a free screening program.

Person

Mr. Ekarat Misa(นายเอกรัตน์ มิสา)
The District Chief of Yang Talat, who presided over the opening of the annual colon cancer screening project.
Dr. Supattra Samang(ดร.สุภัทรา สามัง)
The Deputy Public Health Doctor of Kalasin Province, who was present at the colon cancer screening project opening.
Dr. Samanmit Attanak(นพ.สมานมิตร อัฐนาค)
The Director of Yang Talat Hospital, who provided details on the hospital's successful colon cancer screening and surgical outcomes.
Mr. Sulak Senawut(นายสุลักษณ์ เสนาวุฒิ)
The District Public Health Officer of Yang Talat, who attended the opening of the colon cancer screening project.

Disease

Colon Cancer(มะเร็งลำไส้ใหญ่)ℹ️
The medical condition targeted by the screening and surgical program at Yang Talat Hospital.

Medical Procedure

Colonoscopy(การส่องกล้องลำไส้ใหญ่)ℹ️
The diagnostic and surgical method used by Yang Talat Hospital for colon cancer screening and treatment.
FIT TEST (Fecal Occult Blood Test)ℹ️
A preliminary screening test for colon cancer mentioned as an easy and fast method.

Place

Yang Talat District(อ.ยางตลาด)
The district in Kalasin province where the Yang Talat Hospital is located and where the colon cancer screening project is focused.
Kalasin Province(จ.กาฬสินธุ์)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where Yang Talat Hospital and the colon cancer screening initiative are situated.
Huai Mek District(อ.ห้วยเม็ก)
A neighboring district in Kalasin Province that is part of the network for colon cancer screening services.
Nong Kung Si District(อ.หนองกุงศรี)
A neighboring district in Kalasin Province that is part of the network for colon cancer screening services.
Tha Khantho District(อ.ท่าคันโท)
A neighboring district in Kalasin Province that is part of the network for colon cancer screening services.