Dr. Isares Saisorn
Urology & Robotic Surgery
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital — Bangkok, Thailand
32+ years of experience
Overview
Dr. Isares Saisorn is one of Thailand's most experienced urological surgeons with over 32 years of clinical practice in Bangkok. He is nationally recognized as a pioneer in robotic surgery, having introduced robotic HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) technology for prostate cancer treatment in Thailand — a landmark advancement that transformed non-invasive prostate cancer care in the country. Dr. Saisorn received specialized training in robotic surgical techniques in Germany and practices at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Headquarter, both JCI-accredited facilities equipped with the latest robotic surgical platforms and dedicated urological oncology programs. His dual hospital affiliations enable him to see a high volume of complex cases, including advanced urological malignancies and benign prostatic conditions. He also provides visiting urology consultations across Thailand, extending his expertise to patients outside Bangkok.
Education & Qualifications
Dr. Saisorn's formal medical training began at the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University — Thailand's oldest and most respected medical institution — where he earned his MD in 1993. He subsequently completed surgical board certification, receiving his Diploma of the Thai Board of Surgery in 1998. Specializing further in urology, he obtained his Diploma of the Thai Board of Urology in 2000, demonstrating mastery of the full urological surgical curriculum. He then pursued advanced robotic surgical training in Germany, obtaining a Certificate in Robotic Surgery from one of Europe's leading centers for minimally invasive and robotic urology. He is a Fellow of the Thai Medical Council and a Fellow of the Thai Board of Urology, reflecting the highest professional standing in Thai urological practice.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Saisorn's practice is built on three pillars: robotic surgery, urological oncology, and advanced minimally invasive techniques. In robotic prostatectomy, he employs the da Vinci surgical system to achieve precise cancer removal while preserving urinary continence and sexual function. His pioneering work with robotic HIFU uses focused ultrasound energy to ablate prostate cancer without any incisions, offering patients an outpatient treatment with minimal side effects. For benign prostatic hyperplasia, he performs TURP and laser procedures, tailoring the approach to gland size and patient health status. His urological oncology expertise extends to bladder and kidney cancers, where he employs both open and minimally invasive approaches. He also offers comprehensive evaluation and management of kidney stones, male sexual health conditions, and post-surgical urological complications.
International Patient Services
Dr. Saisorn's affiliated hospitals — Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital and Bangkok Hospital Headquarter — are both JCI-accredited and among Bangkok's most internationally recognized medical institutions. Both hospitals maintain fully staffed International Patient Centers that assist overseas patients with appointment coordination, medical record translation, visa support letters, and hotel or accommodation partnerships. Robotic urological surgery in Bangkok is significantly more affordable than equivalent procedures in Western countries, with comparable outcomes and shorter recovery times. Dr. Saisorn is fully fluent in English and Thai, enabling direct and detailed consultations without the need for interpreters. Video consultations are available for pre-operative evaluation, allowing international patients to plan their treatment journey from abroad.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Saisorn is credited with pioneering the introduction of robotic HIFU for prostate cancer treatment in Thailand — a distinction that places him among a small group of Asia-Pacific urologists to have implemented this technology. His clinical contributions have been recognized by Samitivej Hospitals, which has featured his robotic urology program as a center-of-excellence service. As a dual board-certified surgeon (general surgery and urology), he holds one of the most comprehensive credentialing profiles in Thai urology. His continued visiting consultations across Thailand reflect the professional trust placed in him by regional medical networks and referring physicians.
Pioneer in Robotic Urological Surgery
Dr. Saisorn is credited with pioneering robotic HIFU technology for prostate cancer treatment in Thailand. HIFU is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy prostate cancer cells without the need for incisions, offering faster recovery and fewer side effects compared to traditional surgery. His training in Germany and ongoing practice at Thailand's top hospitals position him as one of the country's leading experts in this field.
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References
- Samitivej Hospitals Physician Directory (samitivejhospitals.com)
- Bangkok Hospital Physician Directory (bangkokhospital.com)
- Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
- Samitivej Hospitals — Robotics Treatment for Prostate Cancer
- Cancer Rounds (cancerrounds.com)
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