Dr. Tan Teck Wei
Urologic Cancers/ Urology (Urinary & Reproductive System)
Credentials | MBBS (Singapore), DFD (CAW), MRCSEd, MMed (Surgery), FAMS (Urology) |
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Language | English, Mandarin |
Info | Dr Tan Teck Wei is a Senior Consultant Urologist in Singapore who specialises in the management of complex urological cancers involving the kidneys, prostate, and bladder. He is UK fellowship-trained in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He also specialises in the management of other urological conditions including stones, prostate enlargement, and recurrent urinary tract infections. To date, Dr Tan Teck Wei has been involved in more than 500 robot-assisted surgeries, building up his volume of cases from his fellowship training days and cementing his expertise in robotic surgery. Dr Tan Teck Wei believes in the holistic management of his patients, and seeks to journey with them from diagnosis to cure. Dr Tan is effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin, making him a popular choice with the young and old, as well as international patients. |
Associated Treatments | 1. Comprehensive, holistic and individualised management for patients with urological issues, including those with cancer. |
Special Treatments | 1. Retzius-sparing Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy. This is a technical modification of the conventional robotic prostatectomy for patients with prostate cancer. The technique has been shown to expedite the return of urine control (continence) after surgery. Dr Tan is one of a handful of surgeons in the region who can offer this technique. |
Publications | 1. Tan TW, Khor CJL, Chang SKY. Stenting before laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: A helpful strategy. Singapore Med J. 2007 Aug;48(8):e224-226. |
Achievements | 2017: Established the “Enhanced Recovery After Cystectomy” programme at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), focusing on optimising patient outcomes and promoting faster postoperative recovery. |
Associations | 1. Member of the Singapore Urological Association |
Awards and Honours | 2014: Awarded the European Board of Urology (EBU) Book Prize by the Singapore Urological Association in 2014 for being the top-scoring local Urology trainee in the annual EBU In-service Assessment. |
Fellowships and Accreditations | Fellowship in robotic surgery and uro-oncology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom from October 2017 to October 2018. |