Dr Toh Ee-Lin
TEN Surgery Group, Mount Elizabeth Novena
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS (Singapore)
Dr Toh Ee-Lin is a Senior Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with more than 16 years of clinical experience. She provides assessment and treatment for benign and cancer related colorectal conditions, with experience in minimally invasive colorectal surgery and complex pelvic tumour surgery.
Book an AppointmentNot Sure If You Should See a Colorectal Surgeon?
Consider seeing a colorectal surgeon if you experience:
- Blood in your stools or rectal bleeding
- Persistent constipation or diarrhoea
- Changes in your usual bowel habits
- Pain during or after bowel movements
- A lump, swelling or discomfort around the anus
- Persistent anal itching or irritation
- Pus or discharge around the anus
- Persistent abdominal pain or bloating
- Unexplained weight loss
- Recurrent anal abscesses
These symptoms can have several possible causes. An assessment can help identify what may be causing them and whether further investigation is needed.
Colorectal Conditions and Treatments
Colorectal Assessments and Surgery
Care and treatments for conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal disease, colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer.
Pelvic Exenteration Surgery
A complex surgical option that may be considered for selected patients with locally advanced or recurrent pelvic cancers.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening can help detect colorectal polyps and early changes before symptoms develop.
Experience in Complex Pelvic Tumour Surgery
Some colorectal and pelvic cancers can extend beyond the organ where they first developed and involve surrounding structures.
Managing these conditions may require a multidisciplinary team and more complex surgical planning.
Dr Toh completed further training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney with a particular focus on pelvic exenteration surgery for locally advanced pelvic tumours.
After returning to Singapore, she became a founding member of the SingHealth Pelvic Exenteration Unit.
Her experience also includes laparoscopic colorectal surgery and endoscopic techniques.
Supporting Patients Through Cancer Care
A cancer diagnosis can affect more than a patient's physical health and mental wellbeing.
While managing patients with advanced cancers, Dr Toh recognises the importance of providing patients and their caregivers with information and emotional support throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
She subsequently worked with a team from the National University of Singapore to develop a mobile application designed to provide information and psychosocial support for patients and caregivers navigating cancer treatment.
What To Expect at Your First Appointment
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1. Discuss Your Symptoms
Dr Toh will ask about your symptoms, how long you have experienced them and whether they have changed over time.
She may also ask about your medical history, family history, medications and previous investigations.
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2. Clinical Assessment
A physical examination may be performed depending on your symptoms and the condition being assessed.
For some colorectal concerns, this may include examination of the abdomen or anal and rectal area.
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3. Further Investigations
Depending on your symptoms, further investigations such as blood tests, imaging or a colonoscopy may be recommended.
Not every patient will require the same tests.
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4. Discuss Your Treatment Options
Once the findings are available, Dr Toh will discuss the possible diagnosis and appropriate management options with you.
Treatment may range from lifestyle changes or medication to procedures or surgery depending on the condition.
Why Choose Dr Toh Ee-Lin for Colorectal Care?
Dr Toh brings together experience in colorectal and general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, colorectal cancer care and complex pelvic conditions.
Her areas of interest include both common colorectal concerns and more complex conditions requiring specialist surgical management.
Whether you are seeking assessment for a new symptom, a second surgical opinion, colorectal cancer screening or treatment for a diagnosed condition, a specialist consultation can help you understand your options and plan the next step in your care.
Book An AppointmentClinic Practice Place
TEN Surgery Group (Mt. Elizabeth Novena)
38 Irrawaddy Rd,
#07-23 Mount Elizabeth Novena
Singapore 329563
Operating Hours
Mon–Fri: 08:30–12:30 | 14:00–17:00
Sat: 08:30–12:30
Sun & PH: Closed
Contact
WhatsApp (text only): +65 8022 2866
Clinic phone: +65 6908 6106
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A colorectal surgeon specialises in conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus.
These include haemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, colorectal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer and other conditions affecting the bowel and anal region.
You may consider seeing a colorectal surgeon if you have persistent rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, anal pain, a lump around the anus, recurrent anal infections or other ongoing bowel related symptoms.
You may also be referred to a colorectal surgeon following an abnormal investigation or diagnosis involving the colon or rectum.
No. Many colorectal conditions can be managed without surgery. Your doctor will first assess your symptoms and diagnosis before discussing suitable treatment options.
Surgery is recommended only when appropriate for the condition and individual patient.
Rectal bleeding can have several causes.
Common causes include haemorrhoids and anal fissures, but bleeding can also be associated with other conditions affecting the colon or rectum.
If the bleeding persists, keeps returning or occurs together with other changes such as altered bowel habits, abdominal symptoms or unexplained weight loss, speak to a doctor for an assessment.
A colonoscopy may be recommended to investigate symptoms such as persistent rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
It may also be performed as part of colorectal cancer screening or follow- up of previously detected polyps.
Whether you require a colonoscopy depends on your symptoms, age, medical history and individual risk factors.
Minimally invasive colorectal surgery uses small incisions and specialised instruments to perform certain colorectal operations. Laparoscopic surgery is one example.
Whether minimally invasive surgery is suitable depends on the condition being treated, previous surgery, anatomy and other individual factors.
Pelvic exenteration is an extensive operation used in selected cases of locally advanced or recurrent cancers affecting several structures within the pelvis. Because of the complexity of the procedure, patients are usually assessed by a multidisciplinary team before treatment is recommended.
Where available, bring your identification documents, referral letter, previous medical reports, blood test results, colonoscopy or endoscopy reports, Imaging reports or scans and lists of your current medications.
Insurance coverage depends on your policy and provider. Dr.Toh Ee Lin is on multiple insurance panels, and some consultations or procedures may be claimable depending on your plan. Check with the clinic or your insurance provider in advance to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and any required documents.