Our general surgeons
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our general surgeons are skilled in advanced procedures to treat gastrointestinal diseases. We share your goal of regaining health with minimal pain and complications.
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a type of therapeutic endoscopy used to remove large polyps or early cancers in the colon or anus without the need for surgery.
This is an advanced procedure that uses an endoscope to accurately remove growths without removing the organ involved.
An endoscope is a thin and flexible tube that is equipped with a camera and tools.
An ESD is used for the complete removal of growths that occur in the gastrointestinal tract.
This includes the oesophagus (the 'food tube'), stomach, small bowel and colon.
It is used for:
The risk of complications depends on your general health and the type of procedure performed.
ESD, if performed successfully, allows the patient to avoid the need for surgery. However, some possible complications of the procedure include:
With a track record of over 40 years, the gastroenterology teams at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals are known in Singapore and the region for delivering quality health care.
Our specialists have years of experience in gastroenterological procedures, including advanced procedures such as endoscopic submucosal dissection.
At Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, our general surgeons are skilled in advanced procedures to treat gastrointestinal diseases. We share your goal of regaining health with minimal pain and complications.
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