Established since 1989, the Department of Colorectal Surgery at SGH is the only specialized and comprehensive clinical department in Singapore for colon, rectal and anal surgery. Our department provides investigative, treatment and emergency services for a whole range of colorectal and peri-anal conditions and diseases.
With colorectal cancer being the number one cancer in Singapore, our department sees a large number of patients afflicted with the disease every year. Our patient-centric model of care delivery has made us a one-stop centre for the treatment of colorectal conditions, in particular colorectal cancer, providing our patients with seamless and comprehensive care from their first visit. Our multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and specialist nurses ensure that all our patients’ needs are addressed, providing our patients and their families with the support they need during their period of illness and after recovery.
For the health professional, our department has established itself as a leading centre for clinical education, training and research. With our team of accomplished scientists working in our Colorectal Cancer Molecular and Genetic Laboratory, we have been able to provide integrated and individualized, bench-to-bedside clinical treatments for our patients with the latest proven technologies and information available.
Our department strives to provide our patients with the best, patient-focused care available for the treatment of their colorectal and peri-anal conditions. In our fast-changing world of medical innovation and advances, we will always continue to stay committed to putting our patients’ medical care and needs first.
i. Colon and Rectal Conditions
ii. Anal Conditions
iii. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
iv. Bowel Continence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Genetic Counselling Service & High Risk Clinic
- A Genetic Counsellor will provide familial risk assessment to patients who have been identified to be at High-risk of developing genetically linked/ hereditary colorectal cancers.
The Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Centre
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The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Centre is the first centre in Singapore with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team specially trained to manage Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease - two common inflammatory bowel diseases. As these diseases are chronic in nature, they usually require specialist medical care in conjunction with good inter-disciplinary care involving nutritionists, nurses and pharmacists. They provide patients with advice on medications and diet, as well as counseling for patients who require surgery.
- Patients with established diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's disease or other symptoms suggestive of IBD may be directly referred to the IBD Centre through referrals to the Departments of Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery for an evaluation.
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Bowel Continence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Bowel incontinence afflicts many Singaporeans every year and is often associated with other functional problems such as urinary incontinence. While many of the patients with incontinence are elderly, a significant number of younger patients present to us with incontinence due to factors other than natural ageing, example childbirth, diabetes and other medical conditions that weaken the pelvic floor muscles.
An emotionally troubling and frequently inconvenient condition, bowel incontinence can be effectively treated and even cured through a wide range of investigative and treatment modalities.
SGH Pelvic Floor Disorder Service is a multidisciplinary clinic jointly initiated by specialists from SGH’s Colorectal Surgery, Urology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments. It serves to help patients with incontinence and other functional problems of the pelvic floor. A one-stop service, its collective surgical approach does away with multiple referrals so patients can seek treatment early.
| Staff Members | Sub-Specialty |
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| Head & Senior Consultant |
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Assoc. Prof. Tang Choong Leong MBBS, MMED (Surgery), FRCS (Ed) FAMS | Director, Singapore Polyposis Registry |
| Consultant |
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| Dr. Kam Ming Hian MBBS, MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edin), FAMS | Director, Minimally-Invasive Surgery |
| Dr. Dennis Koh B Med Sci (Nottingham), MBBS (Nottingham), MRCS (Edin), M Med (Surg) | Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Koh Poh Koon MBBS (S'pore), MMed (Surg), MRCSEd, FRCSE (Gen), FAMS (Gen Surg) | Director, Colorectal Cancer Molecular & Genetics Laboratory |
| Dr. Lai Jiunn Herng MBBS, MRCS (Edin), M Med (Surg) | Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Poon Pak Leng MBBS, FRCS (Edin) | Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Wong Te Ching Mark MBBS, M.Med(Surg), FRCSEd (Gen Surg), FAMS (Gen Surg) | Director, SGH Pelvic Floor Disorder Service; Director, Anorectal Ultrasound & Physiology Laboratory |
| Associate Consultant |
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| Dr. Chew Min Hoe MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMED (Surg) | Colorectal Surgery |
| Dr. Tan Wah Siew MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMED (Surgery) | Colorectal Surgery |
| Registrar |
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| Dr. Chang Mei Huan MBBS, MRCS (Ed) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr. Fu Wan Pei, Cherylin MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surg) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr Goh Ming Hui MBBS, MRCS (Ed) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr Jason Lim MBBS, MRCS (Ed) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr Toh Ee-Lin MBBS, MRCS (Ed) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Dr Yeo, Shen Ann Eugene MBBS, MRCS (Ed), M Med (Surg) | Advanced Specialty Training |
| Visiting Consultant |
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| Prof. Eu Kong Weng | Senior Consultant |
| Dr Goh Hak Su | Senior Consultant |
| Dr. Lim Jit Fong MBBS, FRCS (Glasg) | |
| Dr Francis Seow Choen | Senior Consultant |