Overview

Although in existence in NUH for the last 20 years, Paediatric Surgery developed to become a stand-alone clinical department in 2001.

Our mission is to provide and promote excellence in the surgical care for children.

We manage surgical problems in newborns, infants, toddlers, children and teenagers, up to the age of 16 years. Our surgical spectrum includes:

• Congenital abnormalities in various body systems due to abnormal development in the foetus during pregnancy. These abnormalities are commonly picked up by the obstetrician during pregnancy scans.
  
  
• Lumps and bumps on various parts of the body and problems with the genitalia and groin in both sexes such as phimosis, undescended testes and scrotal swellings like hernia and hydrocele. These are commonly picked up by the GP.
  
  
• Surgical problems with intestines, liver, kidneys and other major body systems (except the heart and the brain. These are commonly seen in specialist clinics in major hospitals.

Together with department of Paediatrics and Neonatology of NUH, we form The Children’s Medical Institute which provide the nuhkids service. Our young patients can therefore expect to receive holistic and comprehensive care.

For an appointment with us, please contact us.

International patients can contact our International Patients Liaison Centre for assistance.