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.
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September 20, 2024
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.
September 9, 2024
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!
August 8, 2024
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.
