Lampang Hospital Successfully Performs Limb-Saving Surgery Using Advanced Technology

According to a report from Khaosod Online on November 6, 2026, Lampang Hospital has successfully treated a patient suffering from critical acute limb ischemia. Dr. Charoen Cheewinmethasiri, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the hospital's Heart Center, led the medical team in utilizing specialized innovative equipment to dissolve and extract blood clots from the patient's vessels. This intervention restored blood circulation and successfully saved the patient's leg from amputation. Lampang Hospital is currently the only public hospital in the upper northern region of Thailand equipped with this advanced technology. The successful outcome was attributed to the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team, including emergency staff, anesthesiologists, and surgical nurses. For residents and travelers in the region, this development highlights the availability of specialized vascular care in Northern Thailand. While this case demonstrates the hospital's capability in handling critical vascular emergencies, it remains to be confirmed how frequently this specific technology is available for general public access and whether similar procedures are being expanded to other regional facilities. Patients experiencing sudden, severe limb pain or symptoms of ischemia should seek immediate emergency medical attention.