Our general surgeons
At Parkway East Hospital, our specialists provide patient-centred care to manage your gastroenterological disease. We are committed to helping you regain health and quality of life.
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:
Parkway East Hospital is the preferred private hospital for residents on the eastern coast of Singapore. Our team of specialists provide a range of gastroenterological procedures, including advanced treatments such as endoscopic submucosal dissection.
Our healthcare staff and specialists are here to see you through each step of your journey towards recovery.
At Parkway East Hospital, our specialists provide patient-centred care to manage your gastroenterological disease. We are committed to helping you regain health and quality of life.
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