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Dr Isaac Seow-En

Dr Isaac Seow-En

MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh)

Consultant

Singapore General Hospital

Specialty: Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Interest: Surgery ＆ Surgical Oncology

Conditions Treated by this Doctor:
Colonic Volvulus, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, Functional Bowel Disorders, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Proctology.

Clinical Appointments

  • Consultant Colorectal National Cancer Centre SingaporeNational Cancer Centre Singapore
  • Clinical Core Faculty Member, SingHealth General Surgery Residency Programme
  • Consultant Colorectal Surgery Singapore General HospitalSingapore General Hospital

Academic Appointments

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Surgery and Oncology Academic Clinical Programmes, Duke-NUS Medical School

Profile

Dr Isaac Seow-En graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2009 and has been a Specialist colorectal surgeon with Singapore General Hospital Department of Colorectal Surgery and the National Cancer Centre Singapore since 2017. In 2020, he completed a year-long fellowship training in advanced minimally invasive colorectal surgery in Taiwan, Republic of China. He is currently an Assistant Professor for the Surgical and Oncology Academic Clinical Programmes at Duke-NUS Medical School, and the Department of Surgery, National University of Singapore School of Medicine. He is also a Clinical Core Faculty Member of the SingHealth General Surgery Residency Programme, and an Executive Committee Member of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons, Singapore. 

Dr Seow-En has published more than 65 peer reviewed publications and 6 book chapters, particularly in the area of innovative surgical technique. He has a keen interest in laparoscopy, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) for rectal cancer, natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSE), colorectal cancer survivorship, as well as surgical education.

Education

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2017)
  • Master of Medicine, Surgery (2016)
  • Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2013)
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, National University of Singapore (2009)

Professional Appointments and Committee Memberships

  • Executive Committee Member, Society of Colorectal Surgeons (Singapore)
  • Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
  • Scientific Committee Co-Chairman, Asia-Pacific Federation of Coloproctology Congress 2023
  • Organising and Scientific Chairman, Inaugural SingHealth Colorectal Congress 2022

Awards

  • Service Excellence Award (2023)
  • Service with a Heart Award (2023)
  • Covid-19 Resilience Medal (2023)
  • Silver Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (2023)
  • Service with a Heart Award (2022)
  • Best Video, Singapore Colorectal Week (2021)
  • SGH 10 Years Long Service Award (2020)
  • Wong Hock Boon Society Outstanding Mentor Award (2019)
  • NUS Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2019)
  • SingHealth Human Manpower Development Plan Award (2019)
  • Service with a Heart Award (2018)
  • NUS Junior Doctor Teaching Award (2016)
  • Outstanding Resident Award (2015)

Research Interests

​Clinical Research, Advanced Surgical Technique, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Postoperative Outcomes, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Publications

Research Publications
  1. Seow-En I, Tan IE, Zheng V, Wu J, Zhao Y, Ang KA, Au MKH, Tan EJKW. A retrospective cohort study of intra-corporeal versus extra-corporeal anastomosis for right hemicolectomy with cost-effectiveness analysis. Tech Coloproctol. 2024 Jun 8;28(1):66. doi: 10.1007/s10151-024-02944-0. PMID: 38850445.
  2. Chang JHE, Xu H, Zhao Y, Wee IJY, Ang JX, Tan EK, Seow-En I. Transvaginal versus transabdominal specimen extraction in minimally invasive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2024 Jun 3;409(1):172. doi: 10.1007/s00423-024-03361-5. PMID: 38829526; PMCID: PMC11147895.
  3. Chan C, Tan YC, Lim EW, Teo JY, Lin J, Tan WJ, Tay GCA, Tan EK, Seow-En I. Evaluating the surgical trainee ergonomic experience during minimally invasive abdominal surgery (ESTEEMA study). Sci Rep. 2024 May 31;14(1):12502. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-63516-8. PMID: 38822017; PMCID: PMC11143188.
  4. Wee IJY, Seow-En I, Chok AY, Sim E, Koo CH, Lin W, Meihuan C, Tan EK. Postoperative outcomes after prehabilitation for colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized studies. Ann Coloproctol. 2024 May 16. doi: 10.3393/ac.2022.01095.0156. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38752322.
  5. Seow-En I, Villanueva ME, Tan EK. The utility of the surgical glove bag for contamination control during antiperistaltic intracorporeal anastomosis after laparoscopic D3 right hemicolectomy: a video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2024 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/codi.16997. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38649960
  6. Tan SJJ, Tan EK, Ng YYR, Sultana R, Allen JC, Seow-En I, Mathew R, Chok AY. Venous thromboembolism among Asian populations with localized colorectal cancer undergoing curative resection: is pharmacological thromboprophylaxis required? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Coloproctol. 2024 May 16. doi: 10.3393/ac.2022.01046.0149. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38752323.
  7. Lin W, Chok AY, Seow-En I, Tan EK. Stenting as bridge to surgery versus upfront emergency resection for non-metastatic left sided obstructing colorectal cancer: risk of peritoneal recurrence and long-term outcomes. Surg Endosc. 2024 May;38(5):2632-2640. doi: 10.1007/s00464-024-10780-4. Epub 2024 Mar 19. PMID: 38503904.
  8. Koo CH, Xue B, Yik V, Seow-En I, Ong MEH, Tan EK. Using heart rate variability to develop a predictive model for post-operative cardiovascular complications following major abdominal surgery: A pilot study. World J Surg. 2024 Mar;48(3):585-597. doi: 10.1002/wjs.12077. Epub 2024 Jan 23. PMID: 38501562.
  9. Seow-En I, Li KK, Tan EK. Intracorporeal antimesenteric ancillary trocar: an anastomotic technique facilitating natural orifice specimen extraction in left-sided colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis. 2024 Apr;26(4):766-771. doi: 10.1111/codi.16884. Epub 2024 Feb 1. PMID: 38302860.
  10. Seow-En I, Wu J, Tan IE, Zhao Y, Seah AWM, Wee IJY, Ying-Ru Ng Y, Kwong-Wei Tan E. Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision With Delayed Coloanal Anastomosis (TaTME-DCAA) Versus Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision (LTME) and Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision (RTME) for Low Rectal Cancer: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Short-term Outcomes, Bowel Function, and Cost. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2024 Feb 1;34(1):54-61. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0000000000001247. PMID: 37987634; PMCID: PMC10829900.
  11. Seow-En I, Koh YX, Zhao Y, Ang BH, Tan IE, Chok AY, Tan EJKW, Au MKH. Predictive modeling algorithms for liver metastasis in colorectal cancer: A systematic review of the current literature. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2023 Dec 22. doi: 10.14701/ahbps.23-078. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38129965.
  12. Ng YY, Seow-En I, Chok AY, Lee TS, Palanisamy P, Tan EK. Surgical and short-term oncological safety of total neoadjuvant therapy in high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. ANZ J Surg. 2024 Feb;94(1-2):175-180. doi: 10.1111/ans.18739. Epub 2023 Oct 17. PMID: 37849414.
  13. MYM Chee, CSL Goh, WS Pek, EKW Tan, I Seow-En. Dufourmentel Rhomboid Flap versus the Karydakis and Bascom Flap Reconstruction Following Wide Excision of Pilonidal Sinus Disease. World Journal of Colorectal Surgery 12 (4), 78-82
  14. W Lin, IJY Wee, I Seow-En, AY Chok, EKW Tan. Survival outcomes with salvage surgery in watch and wait approach for rectal cancer with complete clinical response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Coloproctol 2023;39(6):447-456
  15. Lin W, Yoon S, Zhao Y, Seow-En I, Chok AY, Tan EKW. Patient-reported unmet supportive care needs in long-term colorectal cancer survivors after curative treatment in an asian population. Asian J Surg. Published online August 31, 2023. doi:10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.08.108
  16. FZY Yee, YYR Ng, AY Chok, EKW Tan, I Seow-En. Charity Colonoscopy Event and Fund in Singapore: A Novel Method to Raise Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening. World Journal of Colorectal Surgery 12 (3), 65-68
  17. Seow-En I, Li KK, Khor SN, Tan EK. Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy with transanal natural orifice specimen extraction for sigmoid volvulus - A video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2023 Aug;25(8):1746-1747. doi: 10.1111/codi.16671. Epub 2023 Jul 19. PMID: 37469137.
  18. Shannon NB, Seow-En I, Tan EK. Cost-effectiveness comparison of delayed versus immediate coloanal anastomosis following ultralow anterior resection for rectal cancer. ANZ J Surg. 2023 Apr;93(4):963-969. doi: 10.1111/ans.18148. Epub 2022 Nov 10. PMID: 36358002.
  19. I Seow-En, SN Khor, Y Zhao, YYR Ng, EJKW Tan. Real-Time Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Colonoscopy and the Effect of Endoscopist Experience on Polyp Detection Rates at a Tertiary Referral Center. World Journal of Colorectal Surgery 12 (3), 59-64
  20. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. Warm water irrigation is useful for the identification of a bleeding colonic diverticulum. Clin Endosc. 2023;56(5):671-673. doi:10.5946/ce.2022.279
  21. Seow-En I, Khor SN, Koo CH, Wee IJY, Tan EK. Transvaginal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSE) in Laparoscopic Colorectal Cancer Surgery With New Insights on Technique and Patient Selection. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2023;33(5):571-575. Published 2023 Oct 1. doi:10.1097/SLE.0000000000001208
  22. Isaac Seow-En, Kelvin Kaiwen Li, Shao Nan Khor, and Emile Kwong-Wei Tan.
    Three-Port Laparoscopic Splenic Flexure Colectomy for Descending Colon Cancer with Intracorporeal Colocolic Anastomosis and Transvaginal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction.
    Videoscopy.Jul 2023.https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1089%2fvor.2023.0004&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-e063c5ba758166f5df4b2261011fb8c3f87a8e24
  23. Koo CH, Chok AY, Wee IJY, Seow-En I, Zhao Y, Tan EJKW. Effect of preoperative oral antibiotics and mechanical bowel preparation on the prevention of surgical site infection in elective colorectal surgery, and does oral antibiotic regime matter? a bayesian network meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2023;38(1):151. Published 2023 May 31. doi:10.1007/s00384-023-04444-3
  24. Zheng V, Wee IJY, Abdullah HR, Tan S, Tan EKW, Seow-En I. Same-day discharge (SDD) vs standard enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for major colorectal surgery: a systematic review. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2023;38(1):110. Published 2023 May 1. doi:10.1007/s00384-023-04408-7
  25. Chen HLR, Seow-En I, Chok AY, Ngo NT, Cheng TL, Tan KE. The role of magnetic resonance tumour regression grade in the prediction of regression and survival of rectal adenocarcinoma after long-course chemoradiotherapy: a cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2023;85(4):842-848. Published 2023 Apr 3. doi:10.1097/MS9.0000000000000441
  26. Lam KK, Low YS, Lo M, Wong M, Leong Tang C, Tan E, Chok AY, Seow-En I, Wong SH, Cheah PY. KRAS-specific antibody binds to KRAS protein inside colorectal adenocarcinoma cells and inhibits its localization to the plasma membrane. Front Oncol. 2023 Mar 27;13:1036871. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1036871. 
  27. Wee IJY, Koo CH, Seow-En I, Ng YYR, Lin W, Tan EJK. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty versus conventional hemorrhoidectomy for grade II/III hemorrhoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Coloproctol. 2023;39(1):3-10. doi:10.3393/ac.2022.00598.0085
  28. Seow-En I, Lin W, Chen LR, Tan EK. Three-port laparoscopic anterior resection for sigmoid cancer with transanal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) and single-stapling colorectal anastomosis. Tech Coloproctol. 2023;27(8):695-696. doi:10.1007/s10151-022-02736-4
  29. Seow-En I, Tan EK. Modified suction connecting tubing: a simple and cost-effective method of smoke evacuation during transanal total mesorectal excision - A video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2023;25(5):1054-1055. doi:10.1111/codi.16437
  30. Seow-En I, Koh YX, Tan EK. Transanal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Following Combined Laparoscopic Anterior Resection and Liver Resection. Dis Colon Rectum. 2023;66(5):e216-e217. doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002610
  31. Seow-En I, Koh YX, Tan EK. Transvaginal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Following Laparoscopic Combined D3 Right Hemicolectomy and Liver Resection. Dis Colon Rectum. 2022;65(12):e1070-e1071. doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002440
  32. Seow-En I, Chen LR, Li YX, Zhao Y, Chen JH, Abdullah HR, Tan EK. Outcomes after natural orifice extraction vs conventional specimen extraction surgery for colorectal cancer: A propensity score-matched analysis. World J Clin Oncol. 2022 Oct 24;13(10):789-801. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v13.i10.789. PMID: 36337314; PMCID: PMC9630998.
  33. Ng WKD, Chok AY, Ng YY, Seow-En I, Tan EK. Efficacy of biofeedback therapy for faecal incontinence in an Asian population [published online ahead of print, 2022 Oct 29]. ANZ J Surg. 2022;10.1111/ans.18131. doi:10.1111/ans.18131
  34. Seow-Choen F, Seow-En I. Pilonidal disease: A new look at an old disease. August 2022. Semin Colon Rectal Surg. DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2022.100909.
  35. Seow-En I, Ng YY, Tan IBH, Tan EK. Transanal total mesorectal excision and delayed coloanal anastomosis without stoma for low rectal cancer. Tech Coloproctol. 2023 Jan;27(1):75-81. doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02677-y. Epub 2022 Aug 27. PMID: 36029385.
  36. Joanito I, Wirapati P, Zhao N, Nawaz Z, Yeo G, Lee F, Eng CLP, Macalinao DC, Kahraman M, Srinivasan H, Lakshmanan V, Verbandt S, Tsantoulis P, Gunn N, Venkatesh PN, Poh ZW, Nahar R, Oh HLJ, Loo JM, Chia S, Cheow LF, Cheruba E, Wong MT, Kua L, Chua C, Nguyen A, Golovan J, Gan A, Lim WJ, Guo YA, Yap CK, Tay B, Hong Y, Chong DQ, Chok AY, Park WY, Han S, Chang MH, Seow-En I, Fu C, Mathew R, Toh EL, Hong LZ, Skanderup AJ, DasGupta R, Ong CJ, Lim KH, Tan EKW, Koo SL, Leow WQ, Tejpar S, Prabhakar S, Tan IB. Single-cell and bulk transcriptome sequencing identifies two epithelial tumor cell states and refines the consensus molecular classification of colorectal cancer. Nat Genet. 2022 Jul;54(7):963-975. doi: 10.1038/s41588-022-01100-4. Epub 2022 Jun 30. PMID: 35773407; PMCID: PMC9279158.
  37. Seow-En I, Koo CH, Chen LR, Tan EK. 3-port laparoscopic D3 right hemicolectomy with transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction - A Video Vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2022;24(7):880-881. 
  38. Seow-En I, Khor SN, Tan KW. Laparoscopic 3-port anterior resection with transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) in a patient with a high BMI: A video vignette [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jun 4]. Colorectal Dis. 2022;10.1111/codi.16213.
  39. Seow-En I, Chen WT. Complete mesocolic excision with central venous ligation/D3 lymphadenectomy for colon cancer - A comprehensive review of the evidence. Surg Oncol. 2022;42:101755. 
  40. Chua D, Loh AH, Tan E, Seow-En I. Perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa): an unusual cause of painful defaecation. BMJ Case Rep. 2022;15(2):e247686. Published 2022 Feb 9. doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-247686
  41. Shaw MYV, Asokkumar R, Tan Kwong Wei EJ, Seow-En I. Colonic angiodysplasia: a culprit of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with Heyde syndrome. BMJ Case Rep. 2022;15(1):e247595. Published 2022 Jan 13. doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-247595
  42. Seow-En I, Tan YG, Tay KJ. Laparoscopic sphincter-preserving total pelvic exenteration with transanal total mesorectal excision for locally advanced rectal cancer - a video correspondence. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Dec 2. doi: 10.1111/codi.16011. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34856065.
  43. Seow-En I, Chok AY, Tan EK. Transanal total mesorectal excision with two stage Turnbull-Cutait pull-through for delayed low anastomotic leakage - a video vignette. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Nov 18. doi: 10.1111/codi.15993. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34796602.
  44. Asokkumar R, Seow I, Chin Hong L, Chang J, Tan D, Salazar E. Rostered routine testing for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 infection among healthcare workers: Do we detect more? J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Oct 25. doi: 10.1111/jgh.15720. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34694645.
  45. Chang SC, Seow-En I, Ke TW, Chen HC, Chen YC, Tsai YY, Wang HM, Chen WT. Laparoscopic total pelvic peritonectomy for colorectal cancer pelvic carcinomatosis: a retrospective case series and photographic/videographic step-by-step guide. Surg Endosc. 2021 Sep 7. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08719-0. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34494157.
  46. Seow-En I, Chok AY, Matchar DB, Yoon S, Chong DQ, Tan EK. Long-term quality of life, sexual health and gastrointestinal function following colorectal cancer resection in an Asian cohort. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Jun 7. doi: 10.1111/codi.15768.
  47. Seow-En I, Ke TW, Chen YC, Tzu-Liang Chen W. A combined abdominal and transanal minimally invasive (TAMIS) approach in redo anastomoses for severe refractory rectal strictures. Colorectal Dis. 2021 May;23(5):1258-1261.
  48. Seow-En I, Chang SC, Ke TW, Shen MY, Chen HC, William Tzu-Liang Chen. Uncomplicated Sigmoid Volvulus Is Ideal for Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Transrectal Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 May;64(5):e90-e93.
  49. Seow-En I, Ke TW, Chang SC, Chen WT. Laparoscopic retrojejunal trans-mesenteric anastomosis for extended left-sided colorectal resections - a new solution to an old problem. Colorectal Dis. 2021 May;23(5):1262-1267.
  50. Seow-En I, Wu J, Yang LWY, Tan JSQ, Seah AWH, Foo FJ, Chang M, Tang CL, Tan EKW. Results of a colorectal enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme and a qualitative analysis of healthcare workers' perspectives. Asian J Surg. 2020 Aug 27:S1015-9584(20)30246-3.
  51. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. Comment on: Transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer has been abandoned in Norway. Br J Surg. 2020 Jun;107(7):e223.
  52. Seow-En I, Tan WJ, Dorajoo SR, Soh SHL, Law YC, Park SY, Choi GS, Tan WS, Tang CL, Chew MH. Prediction of overall survival following colorectal cancer surgery in elderly patients. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 May 27;11(5):247-260. 
  53. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. An Initial Experience Comparing Robotic Total Mesorectal Excision (RTME) and Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (taTME) for Low Rectal Tumours. Ann Acad Med Singapore. 2018 May;47(5):188-190.
  54. Seow-En I, Hwarng G, Tan GHC, Ho LML, Teo MCC. Palliative surgery for Krukenberg tumors - 12-year experience and review of the literature. World J Clin Oncol. 2018 Feb 10;9(1):13-19. 
  55. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F, Koh PK. An experience with video-assisted anal fistula treatment (VAAFT) with new insights into the treatment of anal fistulae. Tech Coloproctol. 2016 Apr 8. 
  56. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. A prospective randomised trial on the use of Coca-Cola Zero® versus water for polyethylene glycol bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Colorectal Dis. 2015 Dec 18. 
  57. Seow-En I, Loh AH, Lian DW, Nah SA. Thyroglossal duct cyst carcinoma: diagnostic and management considerations in a 15-year-old with a large submental mass. BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Jul 6;2015. 
  58. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. Intestinal type gastric adenocarcinoma with unusual synchronous metastases to the colorectum and bladder. World J Clin Cases. 2015 Jun 16;3(6):533-7. 
  59. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. Anorectal reconstruction using graciloplasty after abdominoperineal resection – a review of the current literature and recommendations for the future. Acta chirurgica iugoslavica 2014 Volume 61, Issue 2, Pages: 39-45
  60. Seow-En I, Ngu J. Routine operative swab cultures and post-operative antibiotic use for uncomplicated perianal abscesses are unnecessary. ANZ J Surg. 2014 Nov 21. 
  61. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F, Lim TK, Leow WQ. Primary omental gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) presenting with a large abdominal mass and spontaneous haemoperitoneum.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Nov 3;2014. 
  62. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F. Sigmoid volvulus treated by mini-incision. Tech Coloproctol. 2014 Dec;18(12):1169-71. 
  63. Seow-En I, Foo FJ, Tang CL. Jejunojejunal intussusception secondary to submucosal lipoma resulting in a 5-year history of intermittent abdominal pain. BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Oct 29;2014. 
  64. Seow-En I, Chiow AK, Tan SS, Poh WT. Eosinophilic cholangiopathy: the diagnostic dilemma of a recurrent biliary stricture. Should surgery be offered for all? BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Jan 3;2014. 
  65. Seow-Choen F, Seow-En I. Martius flap for ano-vaginal fistula: a photographic step by step guide. Tech Coloproctol. 2013 Aug;17(4):467-8. 
  66. Seow-En I, Daud MA, Seow-Choen F. The umbilicus as a site for defunctioning ileostomies.
    Tech Coloproctol. 2011 Jun;15(2):213-4. 
  67. Seow-En I, Tan KY, Mohd Daud MA, Seow-Choen F. Traditional laparoscopic colorectal resections can be performed effectively using a three-port technique. Tech Coloproctol. 2011 Mar;15(1):91-3. 
  68. Seow-En I, Seow-Choen F, Tseng PT. Prior uterine perforation resulting in intestinal obstruction in a subsequent pregnancy. Tech Coloproctol. 2010 Dec;14(4):369. 

Book Chapters

  1. Seow-En, I., Chen, W.TL., 2023, Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection. In: Lomanto, D., Chen, W.TL., Fuentes, M.B. (eds) Mastering Endo-Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1007%2f978%2d981%2d19%2d3755%2d2%5f72&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-a76c933c0ca7e46d38ee236b9a652a02a5089ac4
  2. Seow-En, I., Kwong-Wei, E., Chen, WL., 2023, Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy. In: Lomanto, D., Chen, W.TL., Fuentes, M.B. (eds) Mastering Endo-Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1007%2f978%2d981%2d19%2d3755%2d2%5f74&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-89e32486a01d56913f2b5e87580f5db118177255
  3. Seow-En, I., Tsai, YY., Chen, W.TL., 2023, Laparoscopic Parastomal Hernia Repair. In: Lomanto, D., Chen, W.TL., Fuentes, M.B. (eds) Mastering Endo-Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1007%2f978%2d981%2d19%2d3755%2d2%5f68&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-f46013ebbf00d53d9eb9d8ecc77c01a4638d835a
  4. Seow-En I., Seow-Choen F. (2021) Utility of Marsupialisation Following Anal Fistula Surgery. In: Ratto C., Parello A., Litta F., De Simone V., Campennì P. (eds) Anal Fistula and Abscess. Coloproctology. Springer, Cham. https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1007%2f978%2d3%2d030%2d30902%2d2%5f22%2d1&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-ff90f8fcbe8ec27327ff31a8fc9606efd5d4c08b
  5. Seow-Choen F., Seow-En I. (2018) Technical Tips and Tricks of Hemorrhoidectomy. In: Ratto C., Parello A., Litta F. (eds) Hemorrhoids. Coloproctology, vol 2. Springer, Cham. https://imsva91-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1007%2f978%2d3%2d319%2d53357%2d5%5f22&umid=767CB9FC-1AD3-2306-8124-6A9C90B37DA8&auth=6e3fe59570831a389716849e93b5d483c90c3fe4-35c6cf7d9d5aca6aba135eb476da5fa56bb94acd
  6. Seow-En I, Seow Choen F. Surgical Considerations Prior to Colorectal Cancer Surgery, Colorectal Cancer in the Elderly pp 47-55. 21 July 2012

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