Angkoon Anuwong, MD, FRCST, FACS
Police General Hospital
🇹🇭 Thailand
★ 7th Edition · Bangkok 2026
International Thyroid NOTES Conference
The world’s leading congress on Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA), Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy and thyroid ablation — scarless thyroid surgery, taught by the pioneers.
Soft-cadaver hands-onUltrasound ablation workshop
International facultySince 2016
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7thInternational Edition
6,000+TOETVA Cases by the Pioneer
45+Countries Performing TOETVA
Since 2016Advancing Thyroid NOTES
The Congress
Scarless thyroid surgery, taught by the people who invented it
A state-of-the-art scientific program of expert lectures, 4K live surgical demonstrations, video pearls and round-table discussion on the latest advances in transoral thyroid surgery.
In brief
The International Thyroid NOTES Conference is the flagship meeting for Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) — a scarless thyroidectomy performed through the mouth. Held in Bangkok since 2016 and led by TOETVA pioneer Dr. Angkoon Anuwong, the 2026 edition combined lectures, live TOETVA & robotic surgery, and soft-cadaver hands-on training for surgeons from around the world.
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Current Evidence
Where transoral endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy stand in 2026 — indications, outcomes and limitations.
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Live 4K Surgery
Live-streamed TOETVA and Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy (TORT) in ultra-high definition from the operating room.
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Soft-Cadaver Hands-On
Practise TOETVA on high-fidelity soft cadavers with near-human realism — 16 stations, limited seating.
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Ablation Workshop
Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of thyroid nodules using models and cadavers.
Meet the Pioneers
World-class faculty
Learn directly from the surgeons who developed and lead transoral thyroid surgery worldwide.
Raymon Grogan, MD, MS, FACS
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
🇺🇸 USA
Hoon Yub Kim, MD, PhD
Korea University Hospital
🇰🇷 South Korea
Ram Moorthy, MD
Wexham Park & Royal Berkshire Hospital
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Why TOETVA
A truly scarless thyroidectomy
Conventional thyroid surgery leaves a permanent scar across the front of the neck. TOETVA removes the thyroid entirely through the mouth, so there is no visible scar at all — with recovery and safety comparable to open surgery in experienced hands.
- No visible neck scar — incisions hidden inside the lip
- Excellent cosmetic and quality-of-life outcomes
- Suitable for many benign nodules and selected cancers
- Now performed in more than 45 countries worldwide
Who Should Attend
Designed for surgeons worldwide
Endocrine & General Surgeons
Add a scarless option to your thyroid practice and refine advanced transoral technique.
ENT / Head & Neck Surgeons
Leverage your endoscopic skills to shorten the TOETVA learning curve.
Surgical Teams
Anaesthetists, nurses and OR staff building a transoral thyroid program from the ground up.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
What is TOETVA?
TOETVA (Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach) is a scarless thyroid operation performed entirely through three small incisions inside the lower lip, leaving no visible scar on the neck. It was pioneered by Dr. Angkoon Anuwong in Bangkok and is now performed in more than 45 countries.
When and where is the 7th International Thyroid NOTES Conference held?
The 7th International Thyroid NOTES Conference was held on 21–22 May 2026 at Police General Hospital and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
Who should attend the conference?
Endocrine surgeons, general surgeons, ENT / head-and-neck surgeons, laparoscopic surgeons and their operating-room teams who wish to learn or advance transoral thyroid surgery and thyroid ablation.
Does the conference include hands-on training?
Yes. The program includes 4K live surgery, a soft-cadaver TOETVA workshop (16 stations) and an ultrasound-guided microwave ablation workshop — both with limited seating for registered participants.
Bangkok · 21–22 May 2026
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