International Training Activity
Introduction
Advancing the Future of Aortic Care Through International Collaboration
Since its establishment in 2003, the Kawasaki Aortic Center (KAC) has continuously promoted active international collaboration through the acceptance of overseas fellows and observers, active participation in international scientific meetings, and surgical mentorship at medical institutions abroad.
As of February 2026, a total of three physicians from Thailand and Taiwan are training at our center as clinical fellows, striving to acquire advanced surgical techniques and perioperative management skills. In addition to long-term fellows, KAC regularly welcomes short-term visitors and training groups from overseas. These programs involve not only physicians but also multidisciplinary professionals, including nurses and clinical engineers. Through surgical observation and the sharing of perioperative management expertise, we contribute to international professional exchange and the advancement of global medical standards.
In 2018, KAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons of Thailand (STST), which was renewed for the first time in Bangkok in 2025. Furthermore, in February 2026, KAC established a new MOU with the Taiwan Society for Vascular Surgery (TSVS), steadily expanding its international collaborative network.
In 2025, as part of a collaborative initiative with STST, KAC launched the Visiting Professor Program, through which Dr Ozaki the Associate Director of our center stayed in Thailand for one year to provide surgical training and educational activities. This program represents a symbolic initiative promoting international technical exchange and the development of future generations of surgeons.
Since 2022, KAC has also hosted the weekly online case conference, the Kawasaki Aortic Surgery (KAS) Conference, held every Monday. Physicians from around the world—including Taiwan, Thailand, India, France, and Ukraine—participate regularly, fostering continuous international academic exchange through case discussions and knowledge sharing.
To date, numerous healthcare professionals from countries including Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, France, Ukraine, and Ethiopia have visited KAC for clinical training and academic exchange.
The Kawasaki Aortic Center will continue to actively promote international collaboration and educational initiatives, contributing not only to the advancement of aortic care in Japan but also throughout Asia and the global medical community.
Hospital Affiliations
Kawasaki Aortic Center has agreements with foreign institutions.
- Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaiwan
- Hualien Tzu Chi HospitalTaiwan
- Taichung Veterans General HospitalTaiwan
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons of ThailandThailand
- Chaophrayayommarat Hospital Thailand
- Buddhachinnaraj Hospital Thailand
- Taiwan Society for Vascular SurgeryTaiwan
Acceptance of Trainees
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International Student
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2025/12/15-2025/12/19
Huang Chun-Yang
Huang
Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2025/10/20-2026/01/31
Kanakorn Kaewkitipong
Tee
Thailand
Chulabhorn Hospital
2025/07/14-2025/08/08
Heng Tsan Ho
HO
Taiwan
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2025/07/01-2025/12/31
Chayuth Sriwatanavorachai
NakNan
Thailand
Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
2025/06/23-2025/09/28
Chayawan Rungkanjanakul
DOME
Thailand
Srinakharinwirot University
2025/05/01-2025/05/31
Lin Yu-Huei
LIN
Taiwan
MacKay Memorial Hospital
2025/04/07-2025/04/19
Jagannath Premanand Kolwalkar
India
Goa Medical College
2025/04/01-2025/07/29
Jacopo Marchello
JACOPO
Italy
University of Milan
2025/04/01-2025/04/30
Heng Su
Su
Taiwan
E-DA HOSPITAL
2025/03/10-2025/03/14
Lu Pei-Chei
LU
Taiwan
Buddhist Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital
2025/03/01-2025/03/28
Then Wen Zhuang
ZHANG
Taiwan
Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital
2025/02/24-2025/02/28
Ing Heng Hii
Taiwan
Buddhist Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital
2024/12/01-2025/02/28
Kuo Ching Yuan
Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2024/11/11-2024/11/22
Chen Jui Hsiang
Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2024/09/01-2024/11/31
Chang Chien-hwa
Taiwan
Dalin Tzuchi General Hospital
2024/08/01-2024/10/31
Huang Hsuan Chiao
Taiwan
Taichung Veterans General Hospital
2024/05/01-2024/06/01
Liu Li-Wei
Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
2024/04/01-2026/03/31
Lien Yu Hsuan
Taiwan
China medical university hospital, Taichung
2024/04/01-2024/06/16
Jhan Jin You
Taiwan
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
2024/01/05-2024/06/30
Rachata Mala
TOE
Thailand
Srinagarind Hospital
2024/01/04-2024/03/31
Ng Shin Rui
SHIN
Taiwan
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
2024/01/04-2024/01/29
Wirangrong Kaobhuthai
TOON
Thailand
Thai Police General Hospital
2023/12/27-2024/01/29
Serhii Varbanets
Ukraine
Adult Clinic,UCCC
2023/10/02-2023/12/29
Huang nai-wei
Taiwan
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
2023/10/02-2023/10/14
Chien v. Pham
Vietnam
Cho Ray Hospital
2023/07/10-2023/07/25
Kalaimani Dhandapani
India
Narayana Health city（clinical technician）
2023/07/03-2023/12/25
Thanit Kunanusont
2023/06/05-2025/05/31
Bernardo Pocholo Carlo Rivera
Philippines
2023/03/01-2023/08/31
Nutthawadee Luangthong
Thailand
Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
2023/02/01-2023/04/30
Lin Ya-Ting
Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital（Nurse）
2023/01/09-2023/06/24
Chanaphan Setthawaisayaphong
Thailand
Buddhachinaraj Phitsanulok Hospital
2023/01/04-2023/03/04
Chen Tai Wei
Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital.
2022/11/14-2023/04/18
JACQUES PIERRE TOMASI
France
Consultant University Hospital of Rennes
2022/07/04-2022/12/28
Amarit Phothikun
Thailand
Maharaj Nakorn Chiangmai Hospital
2022/06/06-2022/07/08
Lee Yi Ping
Taiwan
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
2020/01/08-2020/01/30
Varun Shetty
India
Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences
2019/11/01-2019/12/31
Sirinya Panya
Thailand
King Chulalomgkonrn Memorial Hospital
2019/10/01-2019/10/14
Lee Kun Kuang
Taiwan
Chimei Hospital
2019/09/01-2020/02/29
Kanthachat Thatsakorn
LAB
Thailand
Noresuan University Hospital
2019/06/24-2019/07/05
Sitichock Wachirasrisirikul
SITICHOCK
Thailand
Buddhachinaraj hospital
2019/02/17-2019/08/20
Witchayoot Teerapinyo
NUN
Thailand
Siriraj Hospital
2019/01/11-2019/02/11
Hung-Lung Hsu
HSU
Taiwan
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2018/02/01-2018/08/31
Chartrungsan Angsu
SUN
Thailand
Siriraj Hospital
2017/02/01-2017/04/30
Chor.Wittawas Phetpaisit
CHOR
Thailand
Maharaj Nakhonsiththammarat Hospital
2016/08/01-2016/08/31
Tsai Chung Lin
TSAI
Taiwan
Taichung Veterans General Hospital
2016/05/02-2016/10/31
Phasakorn Noiniyum
TOTO
Thailand
Yala Medical Center Hospital
2016/03/01-2016/04/30
Komkrit Komuttarin
KOMKRIT
Thailand
Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
2015/09/07-2015/09/09
Randolph H.L. Wong
WONG
Hong Kong
Prince of Wales Hospital
2014/05/01-2014/10/31
Saraithong Surakarn
KONG
Thailand
Yala Medical Center Hospital
2013/05/01-2014/01/31
Boonsiri Phai
PHAI
Thailand
Phramongkutklao Hospital
2012/11/01-2013/04/30
Wongkornrat Wanchai
WANCHAI
Thailand
Siriraj Hospital
2010/06/27-2010/09/24
Wittawat Pibul
WITTAWAT
Thailand
Rajavithi Hospital
2008/07/14-2008/10/12
Suksan Kanokshn
SUKSAN
Thailand
Vajira Hospital
Comments from the Clinical Fellows.
Thanit Kunanusont
Thailand
Pranangklao Hospital
I personally consider open aortic surgery as the standard treatment for aortic disease, but it is one of the difficult cardiovascular surgeries which needs much experience for operating team. To perform aortic operation by myself, I must learn from expert surgeons in one of the well-established aortic centers.
I have known about KAC since the past 6 years when Dr. Oshima gave a presentation in Thai Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery annual meeting and made the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons of Thailand (STST) in 2017.
After I graduated Cardiovascular and thoracic training in 2018, I decided for training in KAC, and eventually started working in July 2023 to until December 2023.
KAC has many open aortic cases with a variety of diseased stages and conditions which provide me with lots of experience in aortic surgery. There are many sessions for operative planning, discussion, and decision for every patient. One of the beneficial conferences is KAS conference, a weekly online international conference, which provides surgical expertise sharing from different experienced center and, also, continuity of learning for difficult and uncommon aortic surgery after graduation.
During my training, I experienced about 150 open aortic surgeries in 6 months, and, among these cases, I had several chances to be one of assistants, a total number is approximately 100 operations.
I am very grateful to become one of the trainees in Kawasaki Aortic Center.
Bernardo Pocholo Carlo Rivera
Philippines
University of the Philippines, Manila and Philippine GeneralHospital
When the number of cases increase and a good infrastructure is given to competent staff, the surgical outcomes will no doubt be superb. These are what KAC have, competent staff doing their share in the Aortic team the best they can. Its coupled by a good infrastructure and a caseload second to none.
KAC is a highly specialized center with very competent staff working together with a purpose, to deliver the best Aortic care possible. Emphasis is not only on the technical side of Aortic Surgery but also the patient preparation and post operative care. Our Aortic Database is one of the most robust that I know off. The Center has a long track record of doing complicated Aortic procedures in a high level. From its humble beginnings in the early part of the millennium, it blossomed as one of the best Aortic Centers there is.
I came here because I want to learn Aortic Surgery, the KAC style. My teachers and seniors here are very friendly and willing to share their expertise with me all the time. They helped me adjust to my life away from home. Teachers may go as far as having illustrations and schema written when we discuss to make sure the young surgeons understand the teacher’s topic. For all these, I am very thankful.
Inspection
In response to requests for hospital tours from various countries, we hold lectures and tours of the hospital, with the aim of contributing to the mutual development of the visiting institutions and our hospital.
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Bundang Seoul National University Hospital (Dr. Kay-Hyun Park)
Country：Korea
Date：November 12, 2024
Participants：3
Facilities：Aortic Center, Operating Room, ACU -
Banphaeo General Hospital (Chairman and Delegation)
Country：Thailand
Date：September 26, 2024
Participants：23
Facilities：Aortic Center, Operating Room, ACU, General Ward
International Conference
Biography
2009：Graduated from University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
2009：Resident, Nakagami Hospital, Okinawa
2011：Joined Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Specialty Areas
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Descending Aortic Aneurysm
After graduating from the University of Occupational and Environmental Health in 2009, Dr. Oshima completed his residency at Nakagami Hospital in Okinawa. Since 2011, he has been with the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital. He currently serves as Director of the Kawasaki Aortic Center, where he specializes in surgical treatment for aortic diseases such as aortic aneurysms and dissections.
2025
24-May-25
Aortic Asia 2025 Thailand
ATAAD surgery: KAC experience
Extent II TAAA: single-staged or two-staged repair
28-Aug-25
NUH Cadaveric Workshop Singapore
Surgical Strategy for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection with Organ Malperfusion
14-Sep-25
TSVS2025 Taiwan
Suture technique in aortic surgery & root management
18-Oct-25
TSVS Cadaver Workshop 2025 Taiwan
Step-by-Step of Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm replacement
21-Nov-25
33rd Annual Congress of Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia (ATCSA) Philippines
①Tips and Tricks: Open Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
②Challenges in Open Repair in Post-TEVAR Patients
③Outcomes of Complex Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm surgery
2024
Taiwan Taipei veteran general hospitpl
Thailand Chiengmai University Hospital
Biography
2010：Graduated from Yamanashi University School of Medicine
2011：Resident, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusou Hospital
2013：Joined Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital, Kawasaki Aortic Center
Dec 2024 –
Feb 2025Visiting Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chiang Mai University
Mar 2025 –
May 2025Visiting Professor, Buddha Chinnaraj Hospital
Jun 2025 – PresentVisiting Professor, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Specialty Areas
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Descending Aortic Aneurysm
After graduating from Yamanashi University School of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Ozaki completed his residency at Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusou Hospital. Since 2013, he has been with the Kawasaki Aortic Center at Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital. He specializes in advanced surgical treatment of aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, and serves as a leading instructor at both domestic and international medical institutions.
2025
18–19 Jan 2025
39th Meeting of Society of Thoracic Surgeons of Thailand Thailand
①Open repair to rescue TEVAR Complications: How I do it
②Inclusive management for ATAAD in Kawasaki Aortic Center
16–17 May 2025
18th Confress of the Euro Asian Bridge Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons Tunisia
①A technical odyssey. Open procedure of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in KAC
②Open repair to rescue TEVAR complication: How to be a stent hunter
24-May-25
Aortic Asia 2025 Thailand
①Management strategy of residual dissection post ascending replacement
②Management of endovascular Failure: open conversion for TEVER failure
10-Jul-25
50th Annual scientific Congress of the royal college of thailand Thailand
①Management Spinal Cord Ischemia in TAAA Repair: Contemporary Strategies
②Open repair to rescue TEVAR Complications
31-Jul-25
23th CCIT-CVT Surgery Annual Meeting Thailand
Total Arch Replacement: Kawasaki Aortic Center
10-Aug-25
8th CDI-International Heart Symposium Thailand
When Endovascular Repair Fails: How to deal with it?
16–17 Aug 2025
Indonesia Aortic Masterclass Indonesia
①Total Arch Replacement: Kawasaki Aortic Center
②Thoracoabdominal Aortic Repair Technique Case Insights
2-Sep-25
Basic to Mastery Course of aortoiliac disease Thailand
Open surgical Approach for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
5-Sep-25
The Multimedia Manual of Cardio - Thoracic Surgery
Right thoracotomy for surgical repair of Kommerell's diverticulum with right-sided aortic arch aberrant left subclavian artery: a video case report
14-Sep-25
Annual Meeting of Taiwan Society for Vascular Surgery Taiwan
Management Strategy of residual dissection post ascendancy replacement
19-Sep-25
3rd Lampang cardiac surgery seminar Thailand
①Achieving Excellence in Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery: Enhancing Outcomes through Intraoperative Innovation
②Why Extended? the scientific and clinical rationale for surgery in acute Type A dissection ＝ I prefer HAR
③Proactive and Preventive: The Key to Lifetime Management in Connective Tissue Disorders with Aortic Involvement
2024
Taiwan Taipei veteran general hospitpl
Thailand Chiengmai University Hospital
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