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Women's Health
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Cancer
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Robotic surgery is often misunderstood. Dr Fam Xeng Inn explains how robotic-assisted surgery works, when it is used, its benefits for patients, and why the surgeon—not the robot—remains in control.
Gastrointestinal
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More young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, both in Asia and globally. Doctors say recognising the symptoms early and attending screening when eligible could make all the difference.
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