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Gastrointestinal Function Unit


Contact Information
 
Gastrointestinal Function Unit (GIFU)
SGH, Block 3 Level 1 (Next to Ambulatory Endoscopy Centre - AEC)
Yellow Zone​
 
65 6321 4377
(for appointments only)
 
The Gastrointestinal Function Unit (GIFU) is a one-stop center in Singapore capable of offering specialty investigations which are integral to the management of a wide range of functional gastrointestinal disorders. 

Our dedicated team of specialist doctors, nurses and technicians aims to provide individualized and comprehensive treatment for our patients. 


Clinical Services


The Gastrointestinal Function Unit is a collaboration by Department of Colorectal Surgery and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 

We offer advanced investigational facilities covering 3 essential body systems which are Upper Gastrointestinal, Lower Gastrointestinal / Pelvic Floor, Liver and Nutrition 

Services offered include:

Colorectal Surgery

  • High Resolution Anorectal Manometry
  • Anorectal Biofeedback
  • Pudendal Nerve Terminal Motor + Latency (PNTML) measurement
  • Colonic Transit Marker Study (TMS)
  • 3D Endoanal Ultrasound
  • 3D Endorectal Ultrasound
  • Dynamic Transperineal Ultrasound
  • Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Biopsy
  • Transanal Irrigation (TAI)
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)
  • Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)

Gastroenterology

  • Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam)
  • High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
  • 24 pH-impedance monitoring
  • Wireless Esophageal-pH monitoring (Bravo)
  • Glucose Hydrogen Breath Test

Hepatology

  • Fibroscan


Last updated on 15 Jan 2021