Colonoscopy: The Ideal Test to Detect Colorectal Cancer Early
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Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Singapore among men and women.
There is also an observed incidence in younger patients (<50 years old)
Colorectal cancer can be prevented with regular screening and a colonoscopy is able to remove pre-cancerous tumours known as polyps. Early detection is important.
Find out from a colorectal specialist if you are at risk of colorectal cancer; and if you are due for a colonoscopy.
Colonoscopies Save Lives – Pay No Heed to These Myths:
Your comfort is our priority. You will be placed under sedation and you will be asleep during the procedure with minimal discomfort.
While the procedure is considered invasive, it does not require any incisions (surgical cuts).
If a polyp is detected and needs to be removed, it will be removed immediately during the colonoscopy procedure if suitable.
The procedure is relatively short and on average takes about 15-30minutes
The preparation of the procedure however requires clearing your bowels and this is to ensure accuracy of the scope so polyps can be detected and removed. This is usually the most inconvenient bit but is necessary.
You will be also given a medical certificate to rest for the day.
The alternatives available include CT scans for example. These however require radiation, is less accurate, and will require a colonoscopy still if polyps are detected on the scan
A stool occult blood test is a simple test but does not confirm or exclude the presence of a cancer or polyp as it is non specific
A colonoscopy is the most accurate test to date.
A Colonoscopy is Medisave-Claimable / Private Insurance Shield Plans
These procedures are considered inpatient/day surgery procedures. Medisave and private insurance can be used for colonoscopy claim.
Our specialist is on panels for many common corporate or personal integrated shield plans (IP) e.g AIA, NTUC, Singlife, Great Eastern, Cigna, MHC etc. This will facilitate your claims for the procedure and the clinic consults thereafter as well.
Our Clinic's Colonoscopy Experience
Dedicated
Effective
Personalised
20
Years ofColonoscopy Experience
Technology
Keeping up to date with modern and proven surgical techniques
Credentials
Numerous service awards and leadership positions held in the healthcare sector
Reliability
Friendly staff, quick appointments, warm clinic setting & competitive pricing
Our Colorectal Specialist
Dr Chew Min Hoe has over 20 years of service throughout his time in the public healthcare sector, and now, at his own practice. Over the years, Dr Chew’s expertise in colonoscopies and subsequent treatment for colorectal conditions has grown to cover thousands of successful cases. As the former founding Head of Department of Surgery at Sengkang General Hospital, and a former member of the EXCO committee of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons, Dr Chew has gained significant experience in general and colorectal surgery (including colonoscopy and colorectal cancer surgery), as well as coordinating multi-team efforts to bring forth better outcomes for patients.
Reach out to our team today for any enquiries that you may have, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
