Department of General Surgery

The Department of Surgery at Sengkang General Hospital consists of a dedicated and specialised team of doctors offering a wide range of surgical services for patients in both elective and emergency surgeries. We provide surgical care for both inpatient and outpatient services with full 24-hour on-site coverage for acute surgical conditions.

The Department of Surgery provides a comprehensive surgical services, including breast surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery for obesity, colorectal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, urology, plastics, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, surgical oncology as well as vascular and surgical endoscopy. We have a multidisciplinary team in all the various areas, drawing together dedicated surgical teams led by highly qualified consultants.

Our Department also has a strong emphasis on cancer prevention with robust screening facilities such as endoscopy and mammogram suites. We work with many other specialties, nurse practitioners and allied health staff to manage lifestyle and chronic diseases such as obesity and vascular problems related to diabetes. Operating Theatres are equipped with the latest technology, and our surgical teams are equipped to perform minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.

The Department of Surgery has begun active programmes for the community such as PEERS (Programme for Enhanced Elderly Recovery@Sengkang) which focus on active pre-habilitation programmes for elderly patients going for elective surgery. There is active engagement with the primary care team and GPs to ensure continuity of patient care post hospitalisation and once their acute problems are resolved.

Our Department is also part of the SingHealth Academic cluster. We participate in clinical and translational research, as well as education of Duke-NUS and Yong Loo Lin NUS medical school students. Our doctors also actively provide educational forums for the public and provide training for other healthcare professionals via discussions, simulation exercises, workshops and conferences.

Our Clinical Services

The SKH Department of Surgery provides 24-hour on-site coverage for acute surgical support and manages a wide spectrum of elective and emergency surgical conditions.

Our subspecialties:

Surgical Treatments Offered

The following list of surgical treatments is not exhaustive. Please refer to the individual subspecialty's webpage for further information on our hospital’s surgeons and the services provided.

General Surgical Treatments

Hernias
Endoscopy
Lumps and bumps / skin lesions
Acute surgical emergencies
Abscesses
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Viscus perforation
Intestinal obstruction and perforation
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Trauma etc
Benign and malignant diseases of different subspecialties

FAQs

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Our surgeons are passionate about research and advancing treatment for even the most complex conditions. They are trained in providing minimally invasive surgical methods, including robotic surgery. This way, you spend less time recovering in the hospital and more time getting back to your healthy life.

You’ll find information about what you need to know about preparing for your surgery procedure here.

The most appropriate procedures for outpatient surgery are those associated with post-operative care that is easily managed at home, and those with very low rates of post-operative complications, requiring care by a physician or nurse.

Age, alone, is not a reason to disqualify an elderly patient from having outpatient surgery. However, age does affect the reaction of elderly patients to certain drugs, as some drugs may take a longer time to be excreted by elderly persons. Elderly persons may also have more underlying medical conditions that could make an outpatient surgery riskier. Hence, it is important for an elderly patient to have a thorough medical evaluation by our team before any surgery to determine the best surgical setting for the individual.

Our surgery department offers a wide range of payment options for your convenience. You may settle your surgery bills through a variety of convenient methods, including Mobile Pay, DBS Bill Payment Service, AXS station, Cashier - Card Payment, Cheque, and through Singapore Post. If you have any questions or queries about paying for your surgical treatment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

You’ll find information about what you need to know about preparing for your surgery procedure here.

Our Care Team

Sengkang General Hospital’s surgery department comprises a wide range of consultants, surgeons and healthcare professionals who have access to a vast network of doctors and medical professionals from other fields. Additionally, SKH’s surgeons and doctors are part of the SingHealth Academic cluster and are regularly contributing to educational forums and training programs for medical students and other healthcare professionals.

Chairman, Division of Surgery and Senior Consultant
- Adj Assoc Prof Benita Tan Kiat Tee
Head, Department of Surgery and Senior Consultant
- Adj Asst Prof Kam Juinn Huar
Senior Consultants
- Prof Wong Wai Keong (Upper Gastrointestinal)
- Adj Assoc Prof Edward Choke Tieng Chek
- Dr Jeremy Tan Tian Hui
- Dr Tan Choon Chieh