Recently, a gynecologist colleague called me about a patient of his: a 60-year-old female who was referred by a GP for right iliac fossa pain (pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen).
Thomas Ho
General Surgery
We are a general surgical practice with extensive experience built upon a long service in the public hospital system.
Prioritising High-Quality Care
Delivering Surgical Excellence with a Compassionate Touch
Surgical Proficiency
Surgical Proficiency
Clinical Experience
Clinical Experience
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Clinical expertise you can trust with 20+ years of surgical experience
- Senior Consultant General Surgeon & Accredited Surgical Oncologist (MOH-Scholar)
- Formerly Head of Surgical Department @ Woodlands Health Campus
- Founded the Head & Neck Surgical and Surgical Oncology Service @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital
What We Offer
Our Services
Thyroid Nodules & Cancer
As a one-stop specialist centre for thyroid disorders, we provide fine-needle biopsy evaluation, radiofrequency ablation and surgery.
>> Learn moreLaparoscopic Hernia Surgery
A hernia is an abnormal outpouching that is felt around the front of the abdomen or groin region. They can occur in both the young and the old.
>> Learn moreEndoscopy/Gastroscopy
Detect serious health conditions in the upper gastrointestinal tract such as stomach cancer, oesophageal cancer and GERD.
>> Learn moreColonoscopy
A colonoscopy helps in the detection of abnormalities such as polyps, cancerous growths, or other changes to the mucosal lining.
>> Learn morePeritoneal Cancer Surgery
Peritoneal cancer frequently originates from the digestive tract (stomach & large intestine) or gynaecological organs (ovaries & fallopian tube).
>> Learn moreGallbladder Surgery
The gallbladder is an organ located under the liver. Liver bile is delivered via ducts into the small intestine where it acts to help digestion of fats.
>> Learn moreDo you have these symptoms? Seek prompt diagnosis and treatment today
Early detection allows for timely intervention, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.
Symptoms of a Hernia
Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders
Depending on whether the thyroid is underactive (hypothyroidism) or overactive (hyperthyroidism), symptoms of thyroid diseases include fatigue, hair loss, unexplained weight gain or weight loss, sensitivity to heat or cold, depressed mood, irregular menstrual periods and a faster than heart rate.
It may be tricky for one to identify if their symptoms are related to a thyroid disorder. Hence, it may be wise to visit our clinic where we provide a full suite of thyroid diagnostic procedures.
What are thyroid nodules?
Symptoms of Digestive disorders
Abdominal pain, blood in the stools, difficulty swallowing and heartburns are some of the symptoms related to a digestive disorder.
In more severe cases, they may indicate diseases such as gallstones, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer.
At Thomas Ho Surgery, we carry out endoscopies to accurately diagnose symptoms and provide the right course of treatment.
Dr. Thomas Ho is accredited to perform surgery across all private hospitals in Singapore.
My abiding philosophy is to provide competent and compassionate care for my patients.
Patients are often overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of information available on the internet and I make it a point to provide clear and concise explanations of the condition, the disease process and treatment options.
This is to better allow and empower them to make the best decisions for themselves and their loved ones.
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The thyroid is a gland that provides our body with an essential hormone called thyroxine. The gland is located at the front of the neck and is not visible unless it is enlarged with nodules. For most people, the first awareness of a thyroid problem occurs after a health screen. This is because one of the common blood tests within the screening panel is a thyroid function test (TFT).
The large intestine, or colon, is where the body extracts salt and water from the stool before it is moved into the rectum and expelled through the anus. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, refers to cancer of the large intestine – the final portion of our digestive tract. Polyps, which are either non-cancerous (benign) or pre-cancerous growths, may form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. One of the most common cancers in Singapore is colon cancer, which affects both men and women.
Thyroid nodules are common in the adult population with a prevalence at ultrasound (US) examination of up to 50% in adult females and 30% in males. Most lesions are cytologically benign and neither cause local symptoms nor warrant treatment.
There are many causes to rectal bleeding. Read on to understand what you must do should you encounter this problem.
Endoscopy provides a live close-up view of the digestive tract and may be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.