MEDICAL

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THORACIC SURGERY

The International Centre for Thoracic Surgery is led by Director and Senior Consultant Thoracic Surgeon , Dr Aneez D . B . Ahmed . He has been a practitioner in the field of thoracic surgery , with a special interest in robotic thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology , for over 20 years .

Dr Aneez ’ s practice is defined by pushing the boundaries of thoracic surgery to provide the best quality care for his patients . His special interest in thoracic surgery led him to pioneer the world ’ s first 3D Printed Polymer Ribcage reconstruction .

The International Centre for Thoracic Surgery is also known for providing minimally invasive solutions for various thoracic conditions . Dr Aneez ’ s interest in robotic surgery led him to be recognised as the first in the ASEAN cohort to get a Level III Certificate Specialist training in Robotic Thoracic Surgery from the European College of Cardiothoracic Surgery ( EACTS ). With sabbaticals in Europe and the USA for advanced training in robotic thoracic surgery , he now leads the training programme for thoracic surgeons in ASEAN and South Asia . He is also the recent past President of the Robotic Surgical Society of Singapore ( RS3 ).

Built upon Dr Aneez D . B . Ahmed ’ s beliefs , the International Centre for Thoracic Surgery strongly believes in the marriage of technology and surgery to help improve lives . Robot-assisted surgery allows surgeons to perform

Dr Aneez and Team

procedures with more precision and control compared to conventional open surgery . Robotic surgery is performed through tiny incisions , allowing quicker patient recovery , minimal scarring , and reduced risk of infection .

Throughout his journey as a thoracic surgeon , Dr Aneez has cherished every moment his pursuit of optimal treatment has come to fruition . He recalls the first robotic surgery performed independently as his most memorable moment , “ The patient was a young girl with a tumour in her chest . Because she ’ s young , we did not want to do big cuts that would cause huge scars . With robotics , we ’ re able to do it via keyhole surgery ( small cuts ), and she managed to go home two days later .”

His expertise and knowledge in minimally invasive thoracic surgery have led to numerous invitations as a speaker to conferences and workshops in the region . He also receives referrals from other hospitals in the country and other regions such as Malaysia , Thailand , the Philippines , and the U . A . E . Dr Aneez also piloted an Advanced Thoracic Nursing Course ( ATNC ) programme at TTSH that has been running annually to train nurses from all over Asia since 2010 .

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