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Assessment for frailty is useful for predicting morbidity in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection whose comorbidities are already optimized by Tan, Kok-Yang, M.B.B.S., M.Med.(Surg), F.R.C.S, Kawamura, Yutaka J., M.D., Ph.D, Tokomitsu, Aika, M.D, Tang, Terence, MBBS, M.R.C.P

“…Abstract Background The clinical syndrome of frailty identified through the assessment of weight loss, gait speed, grip strength, physical activity, and…”
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Hemorrhoidectomy- making sense of the surgical options by Yeo, Danson, Tan, Kok-Yang

“…While debate continues as to which is the best surgical method for the treatment of hemorrhoids,none of the currently available surgical methods approach the…”
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Advances in surgical management for locally recurrent rectal cancer: How far have we come? by Lee, Daniel Jin-Keat, Sagar, Peter M, Sadadcharam, Gaitri, Tan, Kok-Yang

“…Locally recurrent rectal cancer(LRRC) is a complex disease with far-reaching implications for the patient. Until recently, research was limited regarding…”
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Accepting a “new norm” – what level of PPE do we really need for surgery during COVID-19? by Ong, Chloe Shu-Hui, Ong, Marc Weijie, Koh, Frederick H, Tan, Kok-Yang, Chew, Min-Hoe

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Current Management of Intestinal Stomas and Their Complications by Tsujinaka, Shingo, Tan, Kok-Yang, Miyakura, Yasuyuki, Fukano, Rieko, Oshima, Mitsuko, Konishi, Fumio, Rikiyama, Toshiki

“…Inappropriate stoma site, improper management of stoma, and stoma complications lead to diminished quality of life of ostomates. Healthcare professionals…”
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A Collaborative Transdisciplinary “Geriatric Surgery Service” Ensures Consistent Successful Outcomes in Elderly Colorectal Surgery Patients by Tan, Kok-Yang, Tan, Phyllis, Tan, Lawrence

“…Background We hypothesized that a dedicated collaborative transdisciplinary Geriatric Surgery Service (GSS) will improve care for elderly colorectal surgery…”
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Functional Outcomes in Elderly Adults Who Have Undergone Major Colorectal Surgery by Wang, Zhongkai, Tan, Kok-Yang, Tan, Phyllis

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Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy by a dedicated emergency surgical unit confers excellent outcomes in acute cholecystitis presenting beyond 72 hours by Chia, Clement L. K., Lu, Junde, Goh, Serene S. N., Lee, Daniel J. K., Rao, Anil D., Lim, Woan Wui, Tan, Kok‐Yang, Goo, Jerry T. T.

“…Background Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) within 72 h of symptom onset is preferred for management of acute cholecystitis (AC). Beyond 72 h,…”
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OUTCOME STUDIES ON OLDER PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY ARE MISSING THE MARK by Chee, Joyce, Tan, Kok-Yang

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Impact of institutionalization and anticholinergic medication on postoperative morbidity for major colorectal resections by Heng, Gregory, Tan, Kok-Yang

“…Summary Background Institutionalized patients pose various surgical difficulties as many have conditions requiring psychiatric medications with the propensity…”
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Fiber and colorectal diseases: separating fact from fiction by Tan, Kok-Yang, Seow-Choen, Francis

“…Whilst fruits and vegetables are an essential part of our dietary intake, the role of fiber in the prevention of colorectal diseases remains controversial. The…”
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Laparoscopic colorectal surgery in elderly patients: a case-control study of 15 years of experience by Tan, Kok-Yang, M.B.B.S.(Melb), M.Med.(Surg), F.R.C.S, Konishi, Fumio, M.D., Ph.D, Kawamura, Yutaka J., M.D., Ph.D, Maeda, Takafumi, M.D, Sasaki, Junichi, M.D., Ph.D, Tsujinaka, Shingo, M.D, Horie, Hisanaga, M.D., Ph.D

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to review the impact of age (≥75 years) on the short-term outcomes of laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Methods…”
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Long-term results of laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection: Current knowledge and what remains unclear by Tan, Kok-Yang, Konishi, Fumio

“…Laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection has advanced considerably since it was first described in 1991. It is becoming increasingly popular, and earlier…”
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Trainee Surgeons Do Not Cause More Conversions in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery if They Are Well Supervised by Maeda, Takafumi, Tan, Kok-Yang, Konishi, Fumio, Tsujinaka, Shingo, Mizokami, Ken, Sasaki, Junichi, Kawamura, Yutaka J.

“…Introduction This study was designed to look at the conversion rates and morbidity associated with laparoscopic operations performed by trainee surgeons…”
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Impact of a dedicated emergency surgical service on appendicitis outcomes by Goh, Serene Si Ning, Cheok, Sabrina Hui Xian, Lim, Woan Wui, Tan, Kok Yang, Goo, Tiong Thye

“…Aim The Emergency Surgery and Trauma (ESAT) team is a dedicated consultant‐led service to streamline the emergency surgical workload in Singapore. As acute…”
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Initial emergency laparotomy outcomes following a transdisciplinary perioperative care pathway in Singapore by Ong, Marc Weijie, Goh, Serene Si Ning, Tung, Wei Min James, Lim, Woan Wui, Hu, Hilda Haoling, Lim, Choong Yan, Ng, Priscilla, Tan, Kok Yang, Goo, Tiong Thye Jerry

“…Aim Emergency laparotomy (EL) is a common surgery associated with high morbidity and mortality. An enhanced care pathway incorporates evidence‐based care…”
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Impact of surgical delay on outcomes in elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery: A single center experience by Ong, Marc, Guang, Tan Yu, Yang, Tan Kok

“…AIM: To determine predisposing factors leading to surgical delay in elderly patients with acute abdominal conditions and its impact on surgical…”
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Predictive Factors of Malignancy in Adults with Intussusception by Goh, Brian K.P., Quah, Hak‐Mien, Chow, Pierce K.H., Tan, Kok‐Yang, Tay, Khoon‐Hean, Eu, Kong‐Weng, Ooi, London L.P.J., Wong, Wai‐Keong

“…Introduction Adult intussusception is an unusual entity, and its etiology differs from that in pediatric patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate our…”
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Improving prediction of lateral node spread in low rectal cancers—multivariate analysis of clinicopathological factors in 1,046 cases by Tan, Kok-Yang, Yamamoto, Seiichiro, Fujita, Shin, Akasu, Takayuki, Moriya, Yoshihiro

“…Introduction This study aims to search for independent predictors of lateral node metastasis in low rectal cancers. Materials and methods We analyzed 1,046…”
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Optimizing the management of elderly colorectal surgery patients by Tan, Kok-Yang, Konishi, Fumio, Tan, Lawrence, Chin, Wui-Kin, Ong, Hean-Yee, Tan, Phyllis

“…With the ever increasing number of geriatric surgical patients, there is a need to develop efficient processes that address all of the potential issues faced…”
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