CGBio Shares Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Techniques in Thailand

Joint Leadership by Korean and Thai Experts

CGBio, a company specializing in bio-regenerative medicine, announced on October 2 that it recently hosted the "International Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Training Forum" at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery Education Center of Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, in Bangkok, Thailand.

This forum was designed to allow leading Asian spine surgeons to directly experience the latest Korean spinal medical devices, in response to the rapidly increasing demand for surgery due to population aging and the rising number of spinal disease patients in Thailand. Going beyond simple academic exchange, the event laid the groundwork for providing local patients with minimally invasive spine surgery, which reduces incisions and enables faster recovery.

At the International Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Training Forum held in Bangkok, Thailand, Korean medical staff are demonstrating the latest surgical techniques. CGBio

The event was co-hosted by the Catholic University of Korea and Chulalongkorn University, with support from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), and Seongnam City. More than 50 spine surgeons from eight Asian countries, including Korea and Thailand, participated. The course directors were Professor Kim Jinseong of Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, and Professor Wicharn Yingsakmongkol of Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.

The two-day program consisted of lectures on spinal endoscopy and lateral lumbar interbody fusion, cadaver workshops simulating real clinical settings, case studies, and clinical discussions. Participants were divided into small groups to learn the latest surgical techniques firsthand, share their clinical experiences, and strengthen their academic networks. Through this, the forum helped disseminate the latest knowledge on minimally invasive spine surgery, reinforced collaboration and academic networking between Korean and Thai experts, and established a foundation for future joint research and the standardization of surgical techniques.

CGBio operated two out of a total of six cadaver workshop stations, leading training on "biportal endoscopic decompression and fusion." The workshops were supervised by Professor Ko Yong-san of Kyungpook National University Hospital's Department of Neurosurgery, Director Han Sanghyeon of Asan Chungmu Hospital Spine Center, Professor Asrafi Rizki Gatam of Fatmawati Hospital in Indonesia, and Professor Javier of Angeles Centro-Sur Hospital in Mexico. Participants used CGBio products-including the bone substitute "NOVOSIS," the height-expandable cage "ExCender," and the minimally invasive screw system "Colonnade"-to experience firsthand the safety and competitiveness of Korean spinal medical devices. The hands-on training is expected to enhance participants' surgical skills and clinical safety.

Professor Kim Jinseong of Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, stated, "Since 2022, the Regional Korean Medical Device Education and Training Support Center project has steadily advanced each year through the development of educational content, verification and training of surgical products, and the expansion of academic exchanges in Korea. Now, based on the accumulated experience and know-how, I am deeply honored to actively support domestic companies in enhancing their competitiveness and growth in overseas markets. Moving forward, we will continue to support the overseas expansion and export growth of Korean companies through ongoing academic activities."

Yu Hyunseung, CEO of CGBio, remarked, "This event was highly significant because it went beyond simple surgical training to allow overseas medical professionals to directly experience Korean spinal medical devices. The fact that technology developed in Korea was applied in real surgical education and recognized for its efficacy by medical staff is clear evidence that Korean medical devices can contribute to the treatment of Asian patients." He added, "Based on this experience, CGBio will expand international academic exchanges and establish a global education network, aiming to become a trusted hub for spine surgery education and a leading representative of Korean medical devices not only in Asia but worldwide."

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