Improving Prostate Cancer Care in Cambodia: A Personal and Professional Journey

Featured image for Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone's article on prostate cancer care in Cambodia — a personal and professional journey, drawn from his 2020 Kaohsiung TUOA presentation as international faculty representing Royal Phnom Penh Hospital

Soarawee Weerasopone, Urologist Bangkok hospital Headquarter, Bangkok Samitivej Sriracha hospital, Chonburi Greetings to all my colleagues, patients, and friends. I am sharing a significant milestone in my professional journey. On January 3, 2020, I had the distinct honor of serving as an International Faculty member at the 3rd Asian Urological Oncology Forum in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, […]

Kidney Stone Prevention and Management: A Modern Guide to Staying Stone-Free

Featured image for Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone's modern guide to kidney stone prevention and management — covering hydration, calcium, oxalate, sodium, protein, vitamin C, and citrate alongside 4th-generation ESWL treatment at Bangkok Hospital

Soarawee Weerasopone, Urologist Bangkok hospital Headquarter, Bangkok Samitivej Sriracha hospital, Chonburi Kidney stones are one of the most common urological conditions I see in my practice — and one of the most preventable. As a board-certified urologist specializing in kidney stone treatment, I want to share with you a comprehensive, patient-friendly overview of how stones […]

The Evolution of Stone Treatment: From War Zones to High-Tech Healing

Featured image for Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone's article on the evolution of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for kidney stone treatment — from WWII underwater shockwave observations to today's 4th-generation radiation-free lithotripsy

Soarawee Weerasopone, Urologist Bangkok hospital Headquarter, Bangkok Samitivej Sriracha hospital, Chonburi Welcome to a journey through the history and science of one of the most transformative technologies in modern urology: Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL). As a board-certified urologist specializing in kidney stone treatment, I want to share with you how a wartime observation evolved into […]

Testosterone Therapy: A Potential New Ally Against Depression?

Testosterone Therapy and Depression in Men — could it be the missing piece of mental health treatment for men over 40? Featured image by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital, based on 2019 JAMA Psychiatry research

A 2019 JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis of 27 clinical trials suggests testosterone therapy may significantly reduce depressive symptoms in men — even in those with normal testosterone levels. Dr. Soarawee (Dr. Pom), urologist at Bangkok Hospital, explains the evidence.

The Truth About Low Testosterone in 2024: What the Latest Science Means for You

Low testosterone symptoms and treatment guide by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital

Soarawee Weerasopone, Urologist Bangkok hospital Headquarter, Bangkok Samitivej Sriracha hospital, Chonburi As a urologist and research scholar at Baylor College of Medicine, a significant part of my day involves cutting through the noise surrounding men’s health to bring my patients the most accurate, up-to-date science. Few topics generate as much confusion—and aggressive marketing—as “Low T,” […]

Why Testosterone is the Ultimate “Barometer” of Men’s Health

Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone — Is Testosterone Your Health Barometer? What Low T Is Really Telling You

As a urologist specializing in Men’s Health, I spend a lot of time talking with patients about testosterone. During my fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, shadowing Professor Mohit Khera, a powerful concept was reinforced: Testosterone is the single best barometer of a man’s overall health. When we think about low testosterone (often called “Low […]

Robotic Urology surgery’s era

Robotic urology surgery — the era of da Vinci robotic-assisted prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy, and cystectomy in modern urological care | Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, urologist at Bangkok Hospital

Robotic Urology surgery had been gained more reputation now a day, which is already claiming as a gold standard in many urological surgeries; such as robotic prostatectomy. Today we will be diving in the whole story of robotic urology surgery – history, utilization, pros, and cons and projecting the future of robotic urology surgery. Let’s […]

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