Embarking on robotics in colorectal surgery with da vinci

Dr Hermogenes is a distinguished Colorectal Surgeon and academic leader, serving as Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital and Chair of the Department of Surgery at St. Luke's Medical Centre Global City. He chairs the Philippine Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and has held leadership roles including President of the Philippine Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Chair of the Philippine Board of Surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive colorectal surgery and surgical education.

Dr Siripong is a specialist in minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgery at Songklanagarind Hospital. He completed his medical training at Prince of Songkla Univeristy, with further fellowships in laparoscopic colorectal and bariatric surgery in South Korea and the United States. He is actively involved in surgical education and improving access to advanced techniques across Southern Thailand. His clinical interests include colorectal cancer, hernia repair, and bariatric surgery.