Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery

April 9, 2021


This video is about Dr. Dean Koh, a senior consultant and general surgeon at Colorectal Clinic Associates in Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, and his expertise in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. Dr. Koh discusses how his early interest in video games helped him develop the hand-eye coordination necessary for these minimally invasive techniques. He explains that robotic surgery is an advancement of laparoscopic surgery, offering greater precision and improved patient outcomes, such as reduced post-operative pain and shorter recovery times. The video highlights Dr. Koh's extensive experience and his role in training other surgeons in these advanced surgical methods.

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