The SGH Difference

Delivering comprehensive colorectal care through expertise, innovation, and precision.

Leadership in Colorectal Care

Expertise, innovation and comprehensive patient care.

Specialised Clinics for Colon and Rectal Care

Focused expertise for complex colorectal conditions.

Advanced Colorectal Surgery Supporting Faster Recovery

Treating cancer while preserving natural bowel function.

Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Advanced surgery supporting faster recovery.

Key Facts & Figures

Delivering high-quality colorectal care with clinical outcomes patients can rely on.

Clinical Volume & Screening

~30,000 Annual Patient Visits

Delivering specialised colorectal care at scale.

1,700+ Colorectal Surgeries

Including 700–800 colorectal cancer cases yearly.

10,000+ Colonoscopies Performed

Managing 50% of Singapore’s screening and elective cases.

Surgical Excellence & Care Access

90% – 95% Minimally Invasive Rate

For elective colorectal cancer surgeries.

~800 Bowel-Preserving Surgeries

Focused on preserving function and avoiding resection.

50% Home Within 5 Days

Supporting faster recovery through our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programme.

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Multidisciplinary Care Team

At the heart of the Department of Colorectal Surgery is a dedicated team of more than 14 specialist surgeons, clinical professors, and senior consultants. Every specialist on our team holds accreditation in advanced colorectal procedures and is actively engaged in pioneering global clinical research.

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Latest Awards & Accolades

Health Promotion Board’s Top Colorectal Screening Centre
Singhealth & Duke NUS: Outstanding Progress Award Jan – Jun 2025 & Jan – Jun 2024
SingHealth Value Based Driven Care Awards 2023: Most Improved VDC Condition

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Understanding Your Condition

Learn about common colorectal conditions, their symptoms, causes and diagnosis.

Bowel Incontinence Colorectal Cancer Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Pelvic Floor Repair Polyps

I've Been Diagnosed, What's Next?

Explore treatment options, procedures and specialist services available at SGH.

Colon Cancer Rectal Cancer

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Colorectal Health Resources

Common Myths and Questions about Colonoscopy

Healthy Colon, Healthy You! How do I Maintain a Healthy Colon?

How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Understanding Your Poop: What’s Normal Faeces Behaviour and When to Seek Help

Understanding the Genetics of Colorectal Cancer: When Should You Get Screened?

How to Change Your Stoma Bag

News

Patient Care More younger adults diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer in Singapore Mr Ambrose Lee was 36 when he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer – a disease that usually strikes those in their 50s and older.

09 Apr 2025 | The Straits Times Read Story

Singapore Health Coping with frailty

02 Apr 2025 Read Story

Singapore Health Fighting lymphoma and colorectal cancer through in-depth research

06 Nov 2024 | Singapore Health Read Story

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