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Dear colleagues,
Cervical and lumbar disc herniation is a common problem requiring discectomy. In general, open spinal discectomy is associated with muscle and ligamentum flavum dissection which can cause scaring and long-term side effects. In order to make cervical and lumber disc surgery minimally invasive, Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Ruetten has developed a Richard Wolf endoscope for both cervical and lumbar discectomy. His operative techniques significantly reduce the risks of these potential complications.

The endoscopic cervical and lumbar discectomy is another step advance from cervical and lumbar microdiscectomy that is performed with the use of the operating microscope. The surgical visualization by an endoscope is better than with the operating microscope. Because an endoscope can enter into surgical anatomy and has a capability to look around with 25-degree lens unlike the operating microscope that views the surgical site from a distance, endoscopic discectomy requires a smaller incision and less tissue dissection than microscopic discectomy. Obviously, this minimally invasive, less traumatic, endoscopic cervical and lumbar discectomy leads to excellent results, faster recovery, and significant
economic saving, which is extremely gratifying for both the patient and the surgeon.

This time we include more advanced lecture and workshop table for recess decompression surgery with the new scope. We have accomplished this technique for a couple of years with good results.

We will devote ourselves to further development in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery. In this situation, we are very grateful for your participation. We hope that this training course will offer great opportunities for neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons to communicate, exchange experiences and upgrade their expertise which would eventually lead to further development and innovation in this field.

Thank you very much.

Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham
Director of Bumrungrad Spine Institute
Chairperson of Department of Spine
Chief Medical Officer of Bumrungrad Spine Network Co., Ltd.
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Division of Neurosurgery
Department of Surgery
Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Ruetten
Head of the Center for Spine Surgery and Pain Therapy
Center for Orthopedics and Traumatology of the St. Elisabeth Group - Catholic Hospitals Rhein-Ruhr, St. Anna Hospital Herne/Marien Hospital Herne University Hospital/Marien Hospital Witten, Germany

Dear colleagues,
At Bumrungrad, we strive for professional excellence and innovation in all we do. We participate actively in the advancement of medicine practice through research and education. For Spine Surgery, in June 2011 the Bumrungrad Spine Institute has been established at our hospital. In addition, we launched the Asian Full Endospine Training Center in collaboration with St. Anna Hospital Herne and Richard Wolf GmbH at Bumrungrad. This evidenced the recognition of the capabilities and experience of our spine surgeons in advance endoscopic techniques pioneered in Germany.

As you may already be aware, Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Ruetten is a world pioneer
who invented a special technique for using an endoscope to operate patients with herniated discs and stenosis. In 2008, Dr. Ruetten and Dr. Kuansongtham decided to become partners in training doctors around the world for the full-endoscopic spine and cervical surgery. Each year, they will jointly organize a symposium for full-endoscopic surgery of the lumbar and cervical spine twice a year in Germany (March and September), and once a year in Thailand (around January).

Since Thailand is the only training center in Asia, each time we received participants from many countries in this region like Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea and India. We trust that you will find our symposium even more interesting forum for exchange of knowledge and experiences among doctors with diverse background.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taveesin Tanprayoon
Chief Medical Ocer
Bumrungrad International Hospital

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Cadaveric Workshop: Thammasat Medical Skill and Education Center (TMEd)

From 08:15-08:30 h Welcome and introduction
V. Kuansongtham

Cadaveric Workshop - Part I:
09:00-09:15 h Repetition access techniques – Full-endoscopic foraminal approach of the lumbar spine
W. Kesornsak, V. Kuansongtham, S. Ruetten, M. Komp

09:15-09:45 h Demonstration of foraminal access
V. Kuansongtham, W. Kesornsak, S. Ruetten, M. Komp

09:45-12:45 h Practical exercises for participants
Module 1: Lumbar spine : Full-endoscopic foraminal operation
Module 2: Lumbar spine: Spinal stenosis
Instructors:
S. Ruetten, M. Komp, V. Kuansongtham, T. Wattanawong, I. Komonhirun,
M. Ruangchainikom, W. Kesornsak, P. Kasempipatchai,
P. Wangsawatwong, V. Kotheeranurak, Y. Laungwitchajaroen,
T. Tanasansomboon, P. Tirawanish, D. Goethel

12:45 h-13:45 h Lunch

Cadaveric Workshop - Part II:
13:45-14:00 h Repetition access techniques – Full-endoscopic interlaminar approach of the lumbar spine
W. Kesornsak, V. Kuansongtham, S. Ruetten

14:00-14:30 h Demonstration of interlaminar access
V. Kuansongtham, W. Kesornsak, S. Ruetten

14:30-16:45h Practical exercises for participants
Module 1: Lumbar spine : Full-endoscopic interlaminar operation bone
drilling on demand
Module 2: Lumbar spine: Spinal stenosis
Instructors:
S. Ruetten, M. Komp, V. Kuansongtham, T. Wattanawong, I. Komonhirun,
M. Ruangchainikom, W. Kesornsak, P. Kasempipatchai,
P. Wangsawatwong, V. Kotheeranurak, Y. Laungwitchajaroen,
T. Tanasansomboon, P. Tirawanish, D. Goethel

16:45 h Closing
V. Kuansongtham

Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Global Spine Endoscopic Day: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

From 08:00 h Registration

08:30-09:00 h Welcome and introduction
A. Charukitpipat, V. Kuansongtham, S. Ruetten, M. Komp, D. Goethel

Lumbar / Thoracic Spine:
09:00-09:30 h The foraminal full-endoscopic approach in disc herniations - Technique and indications of intra-, extra and transforaminal technique
S. Ruetten, M. Komp, V. Kuansongtham, W. Kesornsak, D. Goethel

09:30-09:45 h Discussion

09:45-10:15 h Instructional video: Instructional video: Full-endoscopic operation with lateral foraminal access in disc herniation / Tape from St. Anna Hospital
S. Ruetten, M. Komp
Moderators: M. Komp, S. Ruetten, V. Kuansongtham, A. Hansasuta, W. Mahattanakul, R. Chitragran, W. Kesornsak, D. Goethel

10:15-10:30 h Refreshment

10:30-11:00 h The interlaminar full-endoscopic approach in disc herniations -State of the art, possibilities and limitations
W. Kesornsak, V. Kuansongtham, S. Ruetten, M. Komp

11:00-11.15 h Discussion

11.15-12.00 h Instructional video: Full-endoscopic operation with Interlaminar approach in disc herniation / VDO demonstration
Moderators: V. Kuansongtham, T. Wattanawong, A. Hansasuta, W. Mahattanakul,
R. Chitragran, A. Boongird, W. Kesornsak, S. Ruetten, M. Komp, D. Goethel

12.00-13.00 h Lunch

13:00-13:15 h Group Photo

13:15-13:45 h Case presentation
P. Kasempipatchai, K. Ono, V. Kotheeranurak, T.Tanasansomboon, P. Tirawanish

13:45-14:15 h Full-endoscopic decompression in lateral and central stenosis - Application of the inter laminar and foraminal technique equipment
W. Kesornsak, V. Kuansongtham, S. Ruetten, M. Komp

14:15-14:45 h Technical aspects of full-endoscopic spinal applications & equipment
D. Goethel

14:45-15:00 h Refreshment

15:00-16:00 h Instructional video: Full-endoscopic operation with interlaminar access in lumbar stenosis and disc herniation
Moderators: V. Kuansongtham, W. Mahattanakul, W. Kesornsak, S. Ruetten,
M. Komp, D. Goethel

Cervical Spine:
16:00-16:30 h The full-endoscopic operation of the cervical spine with anterior and posterior access – Possibilities and limitations
M. Komp, S. Ruetten, V. Kuansongtham, W. Kesornsak

16:30-16:45 h Discussion

16.45-17.00 h Closing
V. Kuansongtham

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Organisation und Anmeldung

ORGANIZATION OFFICE:
Miss Chollada Ruangprach
Medical Education Center,
Bumrungrad International Hospital
33 Soi Sukhumvit 3, Khlong Toei Nuea,
Vadhana, Bangkok 10110
Email: medical.education@bumrungrad.com

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