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.
Endoscopy provides a live close-up view of the digestive tract and may be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
A hernia occurs when an organ or piece of tissue bulges through a weakened section in the abdominal wall. This bump may result in a visible bulge under your skin. Hernias can occur within the chest, hips and abdominal cavity. While some hernias may cause minor symptoms, others may result in a medical emergency.
Thyroid surgery is one of the procedures in my surgical repertoire that I really enjoy and do a lot of (approximately 40 to 50 per year for the last 8 years!) Over the years, I have encountered some common questions from my patients that I have compiled below.
Everybody needs a colonoscopy at some point in their adult life! Did you know that Singaporeans have a 5% lifetime risk of developing cancer? This risk increases as we age!
Many patients are anxious about the staging of the cancer when they have been diagnosed with colon cancers. This is understandably so as it determines both the overall prognosis of the cancer as well as the treatment necessary to cure it.