What is a haemorrhoidectomy?
A haemorrhoidectomy is a surgical operation to remove haemorrhoids (also known as piles).
Haemorrhoids are enlarged, congested blood vessels just under the surface of your anus (the opening of your bowel).
Why do you need a haemorrhoidectomy?
Haemorrhoids can cause discomfort, pain and bleeding – removing the haemorrhoids via a haemorrhoidectomy can help relieve the uncomfortable symptoms.
What can you expect when undergoing a haemorrhoidectomy?
Preparing for a Haemorrhoidectomy
You may be asked to fast prior to the procedure, and also asked to take laxatives to empty your bowels. If you are on blood-thinning medications, you will be asked to stop taking them a few days before the procedure.
During a Haemorrhoidectomy
There are several types of haemorrhoidectomies:
- Closed haemorrhoidectomy: Your surgeon will cut the hemorrhoidal bundles with a scalpel or laser and close the wound with absorbable sutures.
- Open haemorrhoidectomy: Your surgeon will cut the hemorrhoidal bundles with a scalpel or laser. However, the wound is not sutured.
- Stapled haemorrhoidectomy: The hemorrhoids are pulled back inside the rectum and staples are used to block blood flow.
Rubber band ligation: Your surgeon places a rubber band around the base of the haemorrhoid inside the rectum. The band cuts off circulation, and the haemorrhoid withers away after a few days.
After a Haemorrhoidectomy
You might experience bleeding and pain especially when opening your bowels after your surgery. You may be asked to take stool softeners to help reduce your discomfort when emptying your stools. In addition, you should keep to a diet that is high in fibre, fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
Why choose Novena Surgery for a haemorrhoidectomy?
Doctors who choose to perform a haemorrhoidectomy at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo a haemorrhoidectomy in Novena Surgery but I do not have a specialist doctor in mind yet.
This list consists of specialists who commonly perform a haemorrhoidectomy at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a specialist doctor from the list.
Name of Specialist Clinic | Name of Specialist Doctor | Specialist Clinic Address | Specialist Clinic Opening Hours |
Bernard Lim Specialist Surgery | Dr Bernard Lim | 38 Irrawaddy Rd, #08-52 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Mondays – Fridays: 8:30 am – 5.30 pm Saturdays: 8.30 am – 12.30 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Frances Lim | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
Heah Colorectal Endos & Piles Centre | Dr Heah Sieu Min | 3 Mount Elizabeth, #12-06, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Cheryl Lau | Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Dean Koh | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
Nexus Surgical | Dr Jane Tan | Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre 3 Mount Elizabeth #08-06, Singapore 228510 Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-43, Singapore 329563 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre A 820 Thomson Road, #06-05, Singapore 574623 Parkway East Medical Centre 319 Joo Chiat Place #05-01, Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Melvin Look | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
KK Sng Colorectal & General Surgery | Dr Kevin Kaity Sng | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, 38 Irrawaddy Road, #06-27, Singapore 329563 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
Advance Surgical Group | Dr Peter Goh | 290 Orchard Road, #18-01 Paragon, Medical, Tower Lobby 2 Orchard, Singapore 23885 | Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:30am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
Colorectal Clinic Associates | Dr Charles Tsang | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Specialist Centre #10-48/49, 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Parkway East Hospital Medical Centre #05-08, 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427989 Mount Alvernia Hospital Medical Centre, Block D, #08-62, 820 Thomson Road, Singapore 574623 Connexion Farrer Park Medical Centre #14-12, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 Gleneagles Hospital 6A Napier Road, #06-16, Singapore 258500 | Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturdays: 9am – 1pm Sunday & Public Holidays: By appointments |
Colorectal Practice | Dr Sharon Koh | Colorectal Practice (Orchard) 3 Mount Elizabeth, #12-14, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore 228510 Colorectal Practice (Novena) 38 Irrawaddy Road, #10-28/29, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 Colorectal Practice (Farrer) 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, #14-09/10 Connexion, Singapore 217562 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
PanAsia Surgery Group | Dr Denis Cheong | Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #10-43/44 38 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329563 Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #11-15, 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510 Parkway East Medical Centre #04-03 319 Joo Chiat Place Singapore 427989 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |
The Colorectal Clinic | Dr Wong Soong Kuan | 38 IRRAWADDY ROAD #06-37, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, SINGAPORE 329563 820 THOMSON ROAD, #07-51, BLOCK D, Mount Alvernia Medical Centre, SINGAPORE 574623 | Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm (Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm) Saturday: 9:00am-1:00pm Sunday / PH: Closed |