General Surgeons in Singapore

Most patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair can return to light activity within 3–5 days and normal work within 1–2 weeks. Heavy lifting should be avoided for 4–6 weeks. Keyhole hernia repair is associated with less post-operative pain, fewer wound complications, and faster return to activity compared to open repair.

Not necessarily. Asymptomatic gallstones can often be managed conservatively with regular monitoring. Surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) is generally recommended when gallstones cause recurring biliary colic, cholecystitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, or other complications. Your surgeon will advise on the risk-benefit balance for your specific situation.

Bariatric surgery is generally safe when performed by an experienced surgeon in an accredited facility. The most common complications are manageable and include nausea, nutritional deficiencies, and in rare cases anastomotic leaks or bleeding. Long-term outcomes show significant sustained weight loss and improvement in obesity-related conditions like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnoea.

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair typically costs S$8,000–S$20,000 in a private hospital in Singapore, depending on complexity, ward class, and anaesthetic fees. Simple open hernia repair may be lower. Most hernia operations are Medisave-claimable.

Your surgeon or GP may recommend gastroscopy for symptoms like persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, upper abdominal pain, nausea or unexplained anaemia. Colonoscopy is recommended for rectal bleeding, bowel habit changes, or as a routine colorectal cancer screen from age 50. Both procedures are Medisave-claimable.