The Urology Unit was formed in 1993 under the aegis of the Department of General Surgery, and has since made quantum leaps to become a leading one-stop center providing comprehensive urological services. These include geriatric urology, neuro-urology, uro-oncology, reconstructive urology, laparoscopic urology, endo-urology, andrology and general urological screening to TTSH itself, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Ang Mo Kio Hospital, and the Johns Hopkins Institute (Singapore). As of 1 Jan 2007, the unit will expand to form the new Department of Urology in Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Our manpower has expanded from 1 consultant with 2 registrars in 1996, to our current strength of 5 consultants, 1 associate consultant and 3 registrars. The Department continues to organize several courses for the Singapore Urological Association, such as the Laparoscopic Urology Workshops and the 4th Advanced Urology Course. It has also become a teaching center for urologists from the regional countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh wishing to understudy the latest techniques in endourology and laparoscopic surgery.
In its seminal stages, the Urology Department began with a close collaboration with the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Rehabilitative Medicine to form a Neuro-urology Clinic providing care to patients with voiding disorders. This close multi-disciplinary working relationship continues to mature today, with urologists making weekly rounds at Ang Mo Kio Community Hospital to participate in the care of patients with spinal cord injuries. Formal videourodynamic assessment of such patients nowadays has brought patient care to higher levels at TTSH.
Significant milestones in our development include the introduction of the Siemens Modularis Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotriptor (ESWL) in 2000; spearheading laparoscopic procedures from 2002 onwards e.g. performing the first laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in Singapore by Dr James Tan in 2003; introduction of the Holmium laser for ureteroscopic lithotripsy and retrograde intrarenal surgery; and our current partnership with the Johns Hopkins Institute (Singapore) in 2004, whose medical and radio-oncologic expertise permits us to provide seamless care to patients with urologic cancers. Other accolades include A/Prof Chia Sing Joo performing the first radical perineal prostatectomy in Singapore in 1996; the Unit opening the first dedicated male erectile dysfunction clinic and library in 1998; and successfully demonstrating ureteroscopic lithotripsy as a viable ambulatory day procedure in 2001.
Despite her numerous achievements, the Urology Department at TTSH strives to maintain its “kampung” spirit of collegiality and happy environment, nurturing its members to strive for greater heights whilst building lasting friendships in the process.
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Head & Senior Consultant Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), FAMS Subspeciality :
Urinary Incontinence, Urodynamics, Reconstructive Urology,
Neuro-urology |
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Senior Consultant Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FAMS (Urology) Subspeciality :
Uro-oncology, Sexual Dysfunction & Subfertility | |
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Name :
Lee Yee Mun
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Consultant Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg), MMed (Surgery), FAMS Subspeciality :
Laparoscopic Urology, Uro-oncology, Endourology, Stone / Shockwave Treatment |
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Consultant Credentials :
MBBS, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glasg) Subspeciality :
Urologic Oncology, Laparoscopic surgery, Prostate diseases, General Urology | |
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Consultant Credentials :
MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery), FAMS (Urology) Subspeciality :
Endo-urology, Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery, Robotic Surgery |
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Name :
Chong Shih Jian, Simon
Designation :
Associate Consultant Credentials :
MB BCh BAO, MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training | |
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Associate Consultant Credentials :
MB, ChB (Edin), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery), FAMS (Urology) Subspeciality :
Robotics and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Andrology |
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Name :
Chong Kian Tai
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Registrar Credentials :
MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training | |
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Name :
Png Keng Siang
Designation :
Registrar Credentials :
MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training |
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Name :
Yeo Eu Kiang, Sharon
Designation :
Registrar Credentials :
MBBS, MRCS(Glasg), MMed (Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training | |
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Name :
Tan Yung Khan
Designation :
Registrar Credentials :
MBBS (Melb), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training |
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Name :
Tan Ban Wei, Ronny
Designation :
Registrar Credentials :
MBBS, MRCS (Edin), MMed(Surgery) Subspeciality :
Advanced Specialty Training | |
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