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As a hernia is a physical condition, it cannot be cured by medication nor will it go away if left alone. It is likely that delaying surgical repair of a hernia will only allow the hernia to grow larger.
Nowadays, hernias can be treated through laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Through a small incision, the surgeon will see and repair the hernia. A specialised mesh is then used to keep the defect closed and support the muscle throughout healing. The alternative is open surgery where an incision is made to reach the area of weakness and place the mesh over the area.
Dr Ho Kok Sun is a respected colorectal surgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of hernia.
Dr Ho finished his Bachelor and Master of Medicine in Surgery from National University of Singapore. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the same year. After completing his training in general surgery, he went to Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2002 for his fellowship and has been subspecializing in colorectal surgery since he completed his training.
Dr Ho is currently assistant master of the Academy of Medicine Singapore, the professional institute for specialists in Singapore. He previously served as President of College of Surgeons Singapore, President of the ASEAN Society of Colorectal Surgeons and President of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons (Singapore). He was also vice president of the Singapore-China Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology. He is a founding member of the Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association. He has served as Organizing Chairman of 2 major international colorectal conferences.
Your health is important to us. Before your surgeon can provide you with a recommended treatment plan, you will be asked about your symptoms before an examination is performed. Do list your concerns prior to the scheduled appointment to make the most of your visit. You will also be asked of your relevant health history and the list of medications that you take.
Your visit with the hernia surgeon should be a pleasant experience and will begin much as a typical visit to your family physician. Effective communication is critical to patient care and a good colorectal surgeon will take time to listen and to explain the right treatment plan specific for the patient needs.
Hernia is a condition that occurs due to a weakness in the muscle wall surrounding a cavity. It is usually noticed as a bulge around your groin or navel area which causes discomfort and pain.
An inguinal hernia, more common in men, is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the groin. A femoral hernia, seen frequently in women, occurs at the lower groin or at the crease of the groin. An incisional hernia is a tissue that develops at the site of a previous surgery on the abdomen, while an umbilical hernia is muscle weakness around the belly button. There are other more unusual hernias such as diaphragmatic hernia (an internal hernia at the diaphragm which allows the stomach or intestines to move into the chest) and lumbar hernias (muscle defect in the back muscles).
You can’t always prevent the muscle weakness that allows a hernia to occur but you can reduce the strain you place on your body. Some preventive measures that you can adopt include:
The main danger of an untreated hernia is that the structures protruding through the muscle defect get stuck there. The bulge no longer disappears when lying down and cannot be pushed back. This is known as an irreducible hernia. If the hernia contains intestines, the blood supply may become compromised and the intestine wall dies, allowing the bowel contents to leak out and cause severe infection and potentially death.
Our first consultation starts from $150. Should a procedure be required, financial counselling will be offered by our staff including your insurance coverage.
We want to see you on time so we strongly advise that you make an appointment with our staff. A time will be allocated with our colorectal surgeon to meet you. Please call or email us for an appointment.
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3 Mount Elizabeth,
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #04-08,
Singapore 228510
Tel: (+65) 6737 2778
Email: hokoksuncolorectal@gmail.com
Mon - Fri: 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 1pm
Closed: Sunday, Public Holiday
We are conveniently located at #04-08 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510. Location is in the heart of Singapore’s premier shopping district.
If you require further directions to our office please call us at (+65) 6737 2778.