Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital #10-48/49
ABOUT COLORECTAL CLINIC ASSOCIATES
Colorectal Clinic Associates (CCA) is committed towards delivering quality healthcare and medical excellence built on the values of respect, compassion and integrity regardless of race, language and religion.
Having completed advanced colorectal residency training in the United States and United Kingdom and Australia, each surgeon in our group possesses a wealth of clinical experience of 15-30 years and is up to date in the practice of evidence-based medicine in all aspects of proctology and diseases of the colon and rectum.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Our team of physicians are all fellowship trained General and Colorectal Surgeons
- Our practice is based on the latest medical evidenced published in medical literature
- We pride ourselves in utilising the latest and modern surgical techniques to effectively manage our patients
- Our results have been reported and published in peer reviewed journals
- Our team of service and nursing staff will endeavour to assist you in your administrative and clinical needs in as expediently as possible
- Our surgeons are driven by the passion and desire to ensure that our patients are co-partners in the treatment plan
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Colorectal Clinic Associates (CCA) provides the full range of expertise in the field of Coloproctology. Patients with conditions of the anus, rectum, colon and small bowel will have access to the complete array of comprehensive investigation modalities and surgical treatment techniques.
OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM
Colorectal Clinic Associates brings together seven General and Colorectal surgeons Dr Charles Tsang, Dr Dean Koh, Dr Aileen Seah, Dr Victor Keng, Dr Frances Lim, Dr Sulaiman, Dr Calvin Ong and Dr Daniel Lee who each have personal experiences of 15-30 years’ practice in colorectal surgery and were formerly integral staff in the Academic Medical Centre located in National University Health System / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Changi General Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
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LATEST MEDIA
LATEST INSIGHTS
USEFUL INFORMATION
Dr. Dean Koh discussing the role of minimally invasive robotic surgery for post operative surgery in colorectal cancers in Singapore.
A Q&A about robotic surgery for treating colorectal diseases with Dr. Dean Koh at Ask The Doctors magazine.
Dr. Charles Tsung discussing the importance of colorectal cancer screening at Ezy Health Magazine. Also featured are the roles of colonscopy & FIT in the screening.
A video featuring Dr. Dean Koh talking about colorectal cancer in Singapore. Call us today for available treatment options suited for you.
A video discussing the importance of colorectal cancer screening for early detection. Call us today for medical guidance.
Dr Charles Tsang, an experienced colorectal surgeon in Singapore shares his insights on anal fistula through answering some commonly asked questions in the video.
PATIENT INFORMATION
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR COLONOSCOPY WHEN I HAVE NO SYMPTOMS?
The key message that the public needs to understand is that polyps at the early stages are almost always not associated with any symptoms at all. There will not be any abdominal pain, no alteration of bowel habits or even noticeable bleeding.
WHAT IS COLONOSCOPY?
Colonoscopy is a test that enables your surgeon to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon). A flexible fibre optic endoscope, called a colonoscope, is inserted through the anus to look for ulcers, polyps, tumors or areas of inflammation or bleeding. Find out more about this procedure and how CCA help you to schedule one.
Watch and find out how the colonoscopy experience is like.
WHAT IS AN ANAL FISTULA?
An anal fistula is a small channel that can develop between the anal canal and the skin near the anus. It is estimated that between one in every four people with an anal abscess will develop a fistula.
WHAT ARE POLYPS?
A colon polyp is a small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon. Over time, some of these polyps may develop into colon cancer, which is often fatal when found in its later stages.
Anyone can develop colon polyps. You are at higher risk if you are 50 or older, are overweight and/or smoke, or have a personal or family history of colon polyps or colon cancer.
Colon polyps often do not cause symptoms. It is important to have regular screening tests, such as colonoscopy, because colon polyps found in the early stages can be removed safely and completely. The best prevention for colon cancer is regular screening for polyps and successful and complete removal of them.
WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER?
Colorectal Cancer is the most common cancer in males and second to breast cancer in females in Singapore. More worrying is the rising trend not just in Singapore, but also in surrounding countries in Asia.
WHAT CAUSES ANAL FISSURE?
Anal fissures are caused primarily by trauma; anything that can irritate or cause lacerations to the inner lining of the anus. (E.g. Hard stools). However, there are other non-traumatic causes such as diarrhea or inflammation of the anal canal.
COLON AND RECTAL CANCER
Colon and rectal cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in females worldwide. In males, it is ranked number three.
WHAT ARE HAEMORRHOIDS?
Haemorrhoids are also known as piles. Although they can be unpleasant and painful, they can be easily treated and are very preventable.
Hemorrhoids can occur both internally inside the anus and externally, under the skin of the anus.
Haemorrhoids are most common among adults aged 45-65. However, this does not mean that young people and children do not get them.
Women often develop them during pregnancy.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF IBS?
- Abdominal cramps.
- Irregular bowel habit; Patients can suffer from constipation or even diarrhea.
- Urgency; the feeling of urgently needing to clear the bowels.
- Abdominal bloating and excessive wind; Tummy feels swollen making clothes feel tight.
*BLEEDING is not a symptom of IBS and you should see your doctor as soon as possible if this happens.