KTPH Colorectal team uses innovative techniques and collaborative care to make surgery safe and to shorten the length of stay. All the surgeons are trained in advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, and two-thirds of all elective operations for bowel cancer are completed laparoscopically.
A successful
Geriatric Surgical Service (GSS) for elderly patients since 2007 has resulted in improved surgical outcomes. The team has an established and effective enhanced recovery (ERAS) care program with a median length of stay of 5 days after major colorectal operations. The team has also introduced pelvic floor service for disorders like faecal incontinence, prolapse disorders and other functional bowel conditions.
Our close working relationship with medical and radiation oncologists from National Cancer Centre allows us to adopt a multidisciplinary approach for treatment of colorectal cancers. A bi-monthly multidisciplinary meeting discusses all cancer patients and also reviews outcome data. Our team is dedicated to provide evidence based and compassionate care to all our patients.
