SGH's head of general surgery dies, aged 48
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SINGAPORE - Dr Jeremy Ng, Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) head of general surgery, died on Saturday (July 4) aged 48. Colleagues, friends and former patients have offered heartfelt tributes. Dr Ng was said to have died of cardiac arrest. It is understooSGH's head of general surgery dies, aged 48
SINGAPORE - Dr Jeremy Ng, Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) head of general surgery, died on Saturday (July 4) aged 48. Colleagues, friends and former patients have offered heartfelt tributes. Dr Ng was said to have died of cardiac arrest. It is understood that he collapsed after he went jogging at East Coast Park on Saturday. He leaves behind his wife and one son. SGH said in a Facebook post on Monday (July 6) that Dr Ng had made significant contributions to the delivery of clinical services, such as playing a key role in the development of acute care surgery. His work «has significantly reduced morbidity, mortality and length of stay of patients who require acute surgical care,» the post said. The hospital added that Dr Ng pioneered trans-oral thyroid surgery in Singapore - a scar-free procedure which is a safer alternative to conventional thyroid surgery. Describing him as being happiest in the operating theatre, SGH said Dr Ng was passionate about his work as a surgeon and was a strong advocate for his patients. Read more