General Surgery

General surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on stomach contents, such as the liver, bowels, gallbladder, and appendix.

2 Weight Loss Surgeries Explained By A Singaporean Surgeon

Dr Ganesh Ramalingam

General Surgeon

2 Weight Loss Surgeries Explained By A Singaporean Surgeon

Daily stresses and unhealthy diet and lifestyle options are related to obesity. And in turn, obesity can lead to other related health disorders. Bariatric surgery and balloon surgery are solutions for patients who suffer from obesity that is not alleviated by diet and exercise. As with any procedure, some patients are more suited than others.

On DoctorxDentist, Dr Ganesh Ramalingam, a general surgeon at G&L Surgical Clinic in Mount Elizabeth Novena Medical Centre, answered reader questions about the effectiveness of bariatric surgery and balloon surgery procedures. Here's what he said.

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When is surgery required for gallstones?

Gastroenterology Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Quan Wai Leong

Gastroenterologist

(4 Reviews)

The most important deciding factor for surgery is the presence or absence of symptoms related to the gallstone. It is common to pick up incidental gallstones on routine scans intended for other reasons. However, up to 80% of such gallstones are not producing any symptoms and are bes...

3 Doctor Answers

26 Jan 2019

How successful is colon cancer surgery, and what are the risks?

Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Stephen Chang

General Surgeon

The success of colon cancer surgery depends a lot on the stage of the disease. The earlier the stage, the higher the chance of cure of the cancer. However, with current options of chemotherapy regime, it is still possible to achieve a high chance of cure with later stages of colo...

1 Doctor Answer

19 Apr 2019

How is colon cancer surgery performed, and how does staging affect surgery?

Cancer Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Stephen Chang

General Surgeon

Colon surgery can be done via open surgery or via laparoscopic approach ('keyhole surgery'). The feasibility to perform via laparoscopic approach sometimes depends on the stage of the disease. For instance, a locally advanced disease may not be suitable for a laparoscopic approach. ...

1 Doctor Answer

19 Apr 2019

How safe is acoustic neuroma surgery?

Ear, Nose & Throat General Surgery

Dr Annabelle Leong

ENT Doctor

As you know, there are risks as well as benefits to everything in life, including surgery. When we decide who are the most suitable candidates to undergo surgery to remove acoustic neuromas (inner ear nerve tumours), we have to consider their age and general health status, tumour s...

1 Doctor Answer

26 Mar 2019

What are complications after a crush injury?

Nephrology Orthopaedic Surgery Plastic Surgery General Surgery

DxD

Sorry to hear about the very sad news. From the context of the links provided, crush syndrome and reperfusion injury seems likely to be the main reason for the expected complications and sudden deterioration. What is Crush Syndrome? Crush Syndrome was first described in...

1 Doctor Answer

26 Jan 2019

When is a colostomy required for colon cancer surgery?

Surgical Oncology Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Wong Nan Yaw

Colorectal Surgeon

(9 Reviews)

There are 2 types of colostomy : temporary and permanent. During colorectal cancer surgery, the segment of bowel containing the cancer is removed and healthy bowels are joined back together to form a joint, or what surgeons call an anastomosis. For cancers that are near the an...

1 Doctor Answer

23 Nov 2018

Who is suitable for colon cancer keyhole surgery, and how safe and effective is it?

Cancer Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Ganesh Ramalingam

General Surgeon

Laparoscopic surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, has revolutionized abdominal surgery in many aspects. Colon cancer surgery has benefited tremendously from this technology and surgical advancement. In laparoscopic surgery, the wounds are smaller and with less injury to the muscle wall, the p...

1 Doctor Answer

22 Feb 2019

Is surgery necessary for an abdominal hernia?

Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

DxD

It sounds like your cousin has an abdominal hernia. A hernia occurs when the “inner organs” pushes through the weakened layers of the abdominal wall, forming a bulge. This bulge often gets bigger over time. It can also cause abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, w...

1 Doctor Answer

26 Jan 2018

Is it normal to develop a keloid in the navel after laparoscopic surgery? (photo)

Skin, Hair & Nails Colorectal Surgery General Surgery

Dr Heng Wee Soon

Aesthetic

(5 Reviews)

Hi Ai Hoon, Yes, actually, as long as there is a wound, there is a possibility for keloids to form, even on small wounds like laparoscopic wounds. Some risk factors that will increase the likelihood of keloid formation include: 1. wounds forming at high risk sites , like c...

2 Doctor Answers

30 Oct 2018

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