Dr Kenneth Koo

Gastrointestinal Polyps & Cancer Specialist In Singapore With 20 Years Experience

Gastrointestinal polyps are growths of tissue that develop from the inner lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Most small polyps are often non-cancerous but if left alone over time may grow and mutate into cancer.

Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital before moving to private practice. He has extensive experience treating gastrointestinal polyps, cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions in adults.

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What Are the Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Polyps & Cancer?

Gastrointestinal polyps typically do not cause any symptoms.

Some patients with colon or stomach cancer may experience:

Rectal bleeding
Blood in stools
Abdominal pain or cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Change in bowel routines, such as persistent diarrhoea or constipation
Fatigue
Bloating
Unexplained weight loss
Anaemia

About our Gastroenterologist

Dr Kenneth Koo

Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist

Gleneagles Medical Centre

MBBS
M Med (Int Med)
MRCP (UK)
FRCP (Edin)

Dr Kenneth Koo is an experienced gastroenterologist with more than 20 years’ experience and is well trained in managing all types of digestive and liver conditions.

Prior to joining private practise, Dr Kenneth Koo was Director of Gastroenterology and Senior consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. An integral member of the team which transitioned from Alexander Hospital to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital in 2015, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the gastroenterology division including the growth, development and governance.

Dedication to his patients and clinical practise can be seen from several service quality awards obtained over the years.

What Are Gastrointestinal Polyps & Cancer?

Gastrointestinal polyps and cancer are a few of the many gastrointestinal (GI) conditions affecting the digestive system. Some examples of gastrointestinal polyps and cancer include:

Colon and stomach polyps

Colon and stomach polyps are growths of tissue that develop from the inner lining of the colon and stomach respectively. Most small polyps are often non-cancerous but if left alone over time may grow and mutate into cancer.

Colorectal cancer and stomach cancer

Colorectal cancer typically begins when healthy cells in the inner walls of the colon or stomach grow into small, non-cancerous polyps. If left untreated or removed, these polyps may develop into cancer.

Stomach cancer often develops from the gland cells in the lining of the stomach. It generally starts with pre-cancerous changes such as intestinal metaplasia and atrophy. A bacterial infection of the stomach called Helicobacter pylori can also play a part. Over time, these changes then progress into cancer. These pre-cancerous changes often have no symptoms.

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If you are experiencing persistent symptoms, you should contact a qualified gastroenterologist for diagnosis and treatment.

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