Cardiothoracic Surgery

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We provide complete cover for all elective and emergency surgical procedures to correct congenital and acquired abnormalities of the heart and lungs.

Our specialist surgeons perform nearly 250 surgeries a year on patients ranging from low-birth weight newborns to young adults with complex structural heart defects.

 

Range of Services

  • Elective and emergency cardio-thoracic surgery for conditions in infants, children and adolescents below 18 years of age
  • In-patient care of children needing cardio-thoracic surgery or surgical review
  • Out-patient pre- and post-operative assessment and follow-up care 

Our Care Team

News

Announcements New Singapore Study to Assess Growing Prevalence and Impact of Food Allergies Landmark four-year joint study led by NUH and NUS Medicine, in collaboration with KKH, NUP and SSHSPH, is the first and largest to involve over 2,000 children in addressing food allergies
26 Jun 2025 Read Story
Announcements KKH unveils new mental wellness framework to boost community support for youth mental health KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) today launched the community-based Youth Connect Psychological Interventions framework, in partnership with Temasek Foundation. Developed by clinical psychologists from KKH and James Cook University, Singapore (JCU), in collaboration with school counsellors and youth social service agencies , the framework aims to empower community groups to support adolescents, aged 10 to 19 years, experiencing mild to mild-moderate mental health concerns.
20 Jun 2025 Read Story