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Neurosurgery in Singapore

C F Tham

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |July 1, 1982
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    Area of Science:

    • Neurological surgery and comprehensive neurological services.

    Background:

    • The initial neurosurgery in Singapore was performed in 1956.
    • A dedicated neurosurgery section was established in 1965.
    • A fully equipped Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology was founded in 1972.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish a dedicated neurosurgery and neurology department.
    • To provide comprehensive neurosurgical and neurological care for Singapore.

    Main Methods:

    • Establishment of a new department.
    • Staffing the department with specialists.
    • Equipping the department for advanced procedures.

    Main Results:

    • A fully functional Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology was created.
    • The department is fully staffed and operational.
    • The department serves the entire population of Singapore.

    Conclusions:

    • Singapore now has a centralized, well-equipped department for neurosurgery and neurology.
    • This development significantly enhances the nation's capacity for advanced neurological care.