Established in November 1999, Sunway Medical Centre is an Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) and Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) accredited private hospital.
Sunway Hospital, which is the largest private quaternary hospital in Malaysia, currently offers comprehensive healthcare services, with 724 licensed beds, more than 230 consultation suites, 18 operating theatres and two multi-storey car parks with a total of 1,470 parking bays.
To better cater to the international market, given the growing medical tourism industry, Sunway Medical Centre has embarked on an extensive expansion plan, next to the existing hospital building. Tower C has completed its first phase in October of 2016 with the opening of the new Cancer & Radiosurgery Centre as well as Nuclear Medicine Centre, which will also house other Centres of Excellence such as Digestive Health Centre and Dialysis Centre. The second phase, with a 10-level tower, housing single room wards and consultation suites, has started its operations mid-2017. The hospital has also opened two new towers, Tower D and E, in mid-2023. With the expansion, the hospital is one of the leading private medical centres in the region which is poised to set new standards of service with an expansive built capacity of 885 beds.
Sunway Medical Centre offers a comprehensive range of medical services, which include facilities and advanced medical technologies for outpatient and inpatient speciality care, health and wellness programmes, and 24-hour emergency services, which include a dedicated Children’s Emergency, the first private hospital to offer this service. The services are coupled with a strong support system comprising of 3,300 dedicated personnel including medical consultants, professional allied health staff as well as trained and dedicated nursing staff.
Located in the smart sustainable Sunway City, Sunway Medical Centre is surrounded by an ecosystem that will inspire a healthy, safe and interconnected society for generations to come. This includes the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Sunway Pyramid mall, Sunway Lagoon theme park, Sunway University and Monash University, which are all within walking distance from the hospital.
To create a more targeted, integrated and customer-centric approach to healthcare services, Sunway Medical Centre has established specific Centre of Excellence that cater to each and every patient’s needs.
The Bone and Joint Centre at Sunway Medical Centre consists of a team of Orthopaedic Consultants that come together to provide patients with therapies and interventions to overcome their bone and joint problems. The Centre does bone and joint replacement surgeries, lumbar and spine surgeries as well as provide clinical care for other orthopaedic problems relating to rheumatic disease and sports-related injuries.
Total Knee Replacement
You can only walk without pain when the bones in your knee joint are smooth and cushioned by healthy smooth cartilage. You also need strong muscles and ligaments for stability because your knee is more than a simple hinge joint: each time you bend your leg to walk or climb stairs, the bone rotate, roll and glide on each other.
Knee pain and stiffness often result from osteoarthritis from injury or wear and tear. Other knee problems include rheumatoid arthritis (an inflammatory joint disease), previous infection, or poor alignment of your bones. With Osteoarthritis, your cartilage “cushion” wears away. Bones become rough and rub together, causing pain. With rheumatoid arthritis, your joint may also be inflamed and swollen.
A painful, stiff knee can keep you from doing the simple things in life, even walking without pain. Now your orthopaedic surgeon can replace your problem knee. After your knee replacement, you’ll have some restrictions on using your new knee, but you can look forward to returning to many of your activities of daily living.
MINIMAL INVASIVE UNI COMPARTMENTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
The natural knee consists of three inter-connected compartments – the medial, lateral and patello-femoral (knee cap) compartments. Arthritis may affect one, two or all three compartments of the knee. The total knee replacement is today a highly reliable and effective operation for arthritis of the knee which involves two or three compartments of the knee joint. In this operation two or three compartments are resurfaced. Some knees are only affected in one compartment.
These patients do not require the full scale replacement operation. They can obtain very effective pain relief and return of good knee function by an operation that resurfaces only the diseased compartment.
The partial replacement of the knee join is known as Uni Compartmental Knee Replacement (UCR). This form of surgery has been available for almost as long as Total Knee Surgery had been performed. The early varieties of UCR were associated with variable outcome. Many patients obtained excellent results, but up to one in four patients who received a UCR in the seventies and eighties required a revision operation. Today, we have a better idea about patient selection for the operation. And there are better designs and better materials for the UCR. The modern UCR is capable of 98% survivorship after 10 years of implantation. Such a result comes close to matching the best outcome of the TKR.
The standard method of performing a UCR requires a full exposure of the knee joint. As such the operation is only slightly less major than a TKR. A newer method of performing a UCR is now possible.
The Minimal Invasive technique for UCR represents a major technical advancement in the art of joint replacement surgery. For the first time, surgeons are able to offer their patients a method of replacing the knee joint without the need for prolonged hospital stay, blood transfusion or a prolonged rehabilitation. The operation is performed through a relatively small incision and blood loss is usually under 60mls. Because of the operation is of a much smaller scale than a TKR, surgeons and patients are more comfortable with simultaneous surgery to both knees if the need arises. It takes 3 – 4 weeks for most patients to achieve full recovery. The surgery however demands more technical expertise to perform and the choice of prosthesis is an important factor for the success of the operation. A dedicated rehabilitation programme is necessary to achieve the best outcome.
Expected Outcome
There is quite considerable variation with the pace which patients “recover fully”. This is related to differences in age, physical fitness and a number of other factors. Most patients are quite comfortable and independently mobile after 4 weeks. Your new knee will serve you well for general, non-impact activities. You should avoid high impact activities such as jumping and running. You may participate in sports such as swimming, cycling, golf and bowls.
The prosthesis may loosen after many years of use. Most UCR are expected to last beyond 10 years. If the replacement fails conversion to a Total Knee Replacement is usually effective.
COMPUTER AIDED TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
Ever since the first Charnley hip was implanted at the Wrightington Hospital for Joint Diseases in Wigan in 1961, millions of patients worldwide have benefited from total joint replacement. Although the basic principle has remained, there have been great strides in development in this field since Charnley’s time.
The main challenge today is to improve implant longevity and function and to this end there is a push for better material, improved design and improved surgical technique. One of the most recent innovations is computer aided total joint replacement.
Traditionally, preparation of the joint surfaces to accept the prosthesis is done by mechanical jigs and visual aids. Although this is acceptable in the majority cases, problems are encountered in obese patients, severe deformities and soft tissue abnormalities. One of the common causes for early prosthesis failure is misalignment of the new joint which is basically a technical error. It is envisaged that with computer assistance, this can be overcome.
Most suppliers in the joint replacement market will provide a computer assisted module for implantation of their products for the lower limb. Although the specifications may vary, the principle is the same i.e. to position the implant so as to re-establish the mechanical axis (hip-knee-ankle) of the lower limb.
They use GPS type technology for the surgeon-computer interface. Wireless trackers inserted in the patient relays information through infrared optics to the computer. The computer with its’ unique tracker software will in turn inform the surgeon continuously as to the position of the patient’s limb in space at any given time.
The procedure starts with registration of the patient’s anatomy. Unlike image guided surgery which requires pre-operative imaging (either MRI, CT or Fluoroscopy), computer aided surgery uses the information gathered by the surgeon during the operation to allow for the creation of a “morph” of the patient’s anatomy. The cutting jigs use trackers to communicate with the computer to ascertain that the saw cuts to be done will align the implant in the appropriate alignment to the accuracy of 0.5º.
Since the computer allows for real time display of the patient’s joint in space, one can ascertain the alignment and kinematics of the joint with the trials in place, allowing the surgeon to modify the implant position or balance the ligaments at the trial stage if necessary. This instantaneous feedback remains one of the major advantages of computed aided surgery over the traditional jig-based procedure where in the latter the surgeon can only ascertain the implant position from the post-operative X-ray.
There are other advantages. As the medullary canals are not breached (as in the traditional jigs), blood loss is less and therefore negating or minimising blood transfusion. This also leads to a lower incidence of fat embolism. As the alignment of the implant is optimal and with ability of the kinematics to be modified intra-operatively, post operative function is improved. Being an extra tool to “help us see”, there is also a great potential in doing joint replacement procedures through minimal incisions, again improving post-operative rehabilitation.
In prospective randomised studies 1,2 comparing computer assisted knee arthroplasty to conventional technique, the former has been shown to give significantly better results in terms of post-operative alignment and blood loss. We have performed computed aided total knee and hip replacement at the Sunway Medical Centre since October 2005. Comparing to a matched group of traditional jig-based total knee replacement done in the same centre, the computer aided group showed consistent result in terms of femoral, tibial and tibio-femoral alignment. Out-liers seen in the jig-based group were not detected in the computer aided group. Measurement using CT scannogram showed that the femoral, tibial and tibio-femoral mechanical axis together with the joint line coronal alignment all fall in the acceptable range of ± 3º. Out of these, 85%, 94%, 82% and 94% respectively fall in the ± 1º range.
We are encouraged by our initial results. It is envisaged that the computer will replace traditional methods in all total joint replacement in our centre and elsewhere in the future.
- 1st private hospital to perform the total joint replacement surgery using computer navigation. To date, approximately 400 cases have been performed
- Hip replacement, knee replacement and total joint replacements are performed on patients who suffer from pain and deformity
- An implant can last between 15 – 20 years
- Surgery done via computer navigation has proven to show accurate alignment in the patient. The patients’ legs look straighter, the implant lasts longer and the patient can also bend their knees a lot better
- In younger people, using the minimally invasive uni-compartmental knee replacement technique, the patient has an incursion of only between 6-8cm. For these patients, their range of movement remains. They can even start driving within six weeks from the operationbetter
- Patients are advised not to take any herbal medications as they tend to cause high bleeding
- Joint replacement surgery does not prolong a patient’s life but it enables patient to carry out activities of normal living and enjoy a better quality of life
- 95% of the patient population that undergo joint replacement surgery tend to be from the elderly group. The elderly population who live longer and have had an active lifestyle are more prone to undergo a joint replacement surgery. Those who have been involved in a lot of sports and have sustained many sports injuries are also likely to undergo a joint replacement surgery
- 10 – 15% of patients with Rheumatoid arthritis also opt for joint replacement surgery
- One can avoid having a joint replacement surgery if they seek professional help early when they suffer from any injuries, maintain an ideal body weight and avoid high impact exercises
At Sunway Medical Centre’s Breast Care Centre, we aim to provide an integrated and holistic approach to improve and restore total well-being and self-esteem for women on breast related issues. Our goal is to improve access, coordination of care, education and support for those requiring breast care.
We provide wider and deeper range of understanding about breast cancer, surgery and/or treatment, comprehensive range of everyday wear and accessories for patients undergoing mastectomy and chemotherapy.
The services we offer include:
- Early detection screenings via mammogram
- Education centre and counselling for women on breast-related issues
- Equipped for breast imaging, diagnostic and surgery services
- Supported by multi-disciplinary team of consultants, nurses and the latest medical technology
- Post operative care that includes bra fitting and prosthesis
- Beautiful and functional headscarves, hats and wigs for chemotherapy patients
- Lymphedema services
Breast Care
The Breast Care Centre holds information that you may wish to seek. This includes:
- A library with books include dietary advice, information regarding treatment for breast cancer, emotional experiences of women and books providing advice on coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.
- A selection of booklets to read
- Breast forms to learn breast examination.
- Videos regarding treatment of breast cancer
Post-operative Care After Surgery
We provide fitting for you immediately after surgery, to help you through the first 6 -8 weeks with specially designed post operative compression bra and light weight temporary breast forms.
We also provide a full range of breast prostheses, bras and swimsuits for Breast Cancer Survivors
Wigs and Head Gear for Chemotherapy patients
We provide good selections of beautiful and functional headscarves, hats and wigs made for women who have lost their hair due to medical condition. These accessories protect your scalps and cultivate hair growth.
Dedicated Breast Care Nurse
Our breast care nurse is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. She understands exactly what patients are going through, and are there to help. She can answer your questions and give practical as well as emotional support, advice, information and reassurance at all stages of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
She will be with you when the consultant gives you the results of your tests at the clinic. If you need further treatment, she and the doctor will discuss the options with you. She will be there for you every step of the way, helping you to cope and smoothing out any practical difficulties that may arise.
At SunMed, our child health services provide medical care and preventative services for the physical, mental and behavioural healthcare of infants, children and adolescents from 0 to 15 years old. Nothing is more worrying to a parent than when their child becomes ill. Even minor fevers and stomach aches can be very stressful for parents.
Our paediatricians take utmost care to screen, prevent, diagnose, treat and manage any health problem affecting young patients. They focus on the growth rate and physical milestones of children, developmental issues and their changing medical needs. Paediatricians advise parents and guardians on the diagnosis, treatment, care and medication needed for their children.
Our holistic approach to child health is evidence based and of the highest quality in healthcare. Our team of doctors and nurses are constantly trained with new approaches to paediatric health and provide up-to-date methods and procedure best suited for your child and their needs.
Paediatric Consultation
We also provide medical consultations for children in our Children’s Health Centre. Here, parents may bring their children to see a pediatrician: by providing specialised attention and complete medical treatment for all childhood illnesses and conditions, while educating parents about child development, chronic diseases, proper nutrition, and the need for ongoing maintenance of healthy habits throughout their growth.
Breastfeeding Consultation
Are you encountering any difficulties in breastfeeding? It helps a lot if you have
someone to talk to and share your problems with? We can help get you started… and keep you feeding successfully! We have consultants who can offer their expertise to share with you the needed information on breastfeeding. SunMed fully supports all mothers in their efforts to breastfeed. We understand that this journey can be a challenge especially
for first time mums.
Nursery
Newborn babies receive round-the-clock care from dedicated and well trained nurses in the nursery. State-of-the-art care is available for premature and critically ill newborns who require extra attention.
Parentcraft Programme
The Parentcraft Programme is conducted to assist expectant moms and their partners through their pregnancy and childbirth. The programme also teaches couples comfort and coping techniques, medication options, what to expect during labour, potential labour complications and recovery. Knowing what to expect and what to do will help to ease the anxiety and boost the confidence of first-time parents, and is also a helpful refresher for parents who are expecting a child after more than five years.
Our Parentcraft Programme is facilitated by experienced nurses, qualified midwives, and an audiologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, breast feeding counselor, paediatrician and obstetrician.
Your teeth are an important part of your personal appearance and a beautiful smile lends confidence to your overall appearance. As such, good dental hygiene such as regular brushing and flossing, using a mouth rinse and changing your toothbrush every three months is important.
Regular dental check-ups are vital in the prevention of gum disease and other oral health problems as early detection is key. You should visit your dentist every six months or if you experience any of these signs or symptoms:
- Red, tender or swollen gums
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
- Gums that begin pulling away from your teeth
- Loose permanent teeth
- Changes in the way your top and bottom teeth align with each other
- Unusual sensitivity to hot and cold
- Persistent bad breath or an unusual taste in your mouth
The dental centre at SunMed offers comprehensive oral care which includes:
- Diagnostic (general check- ups, dental radiographic investigation)
- Prophylaxis (scaling, polishing and air polishing)
- Restorative (tooth-coloured and amalgam fillings)
- Endodontics (treatment for dental nerve/root canals)
- Peridontics (treatment for gums)
- Removable prosthetics (dentures to replace missing teeth)
- Oral surgery (extraction of permanent and baby teeth, as well as wisdom teeth)
- Preventive (fluoride treatment and fissure sealant replacement. Services also include making sports mouth guards and night guards)
- Aesthetic dentistry (use of implants to replace missing teeth)
- Paediatric dentistry (dental treatment for children)
- Special needs dentistry (dental treatments for those with developmental and acquired disabilities)
- Oral and maxillofacial pathology (investigation, biopsy, diagnosis and treatment of oral maxillofacial related diseases)
The dental centre is equipped with the latest facilities including:
- Digital panoramic (OPG/X-ray), lateral and peri- apical radiographs
- Digital dental CT scans
- Intra- oral camera
- Tooth- whitening
Depending on the type of dental treatments, the procedure is done under local or general anaesthesia.
The Diabetes Care Centre has been developed as part of our commitment to provide high quality care and services to our diabetic patients. Leveraging on a multidisciplinary network that exists within Sunway Medical Centre, our Diabetes Care Centre uses a holistic approach to care for our diabetic patients.
The Diabetes Care Centre helps patients with diabetes to achieve and maintain good control of their diabetes so that they can continue to live as normal a life as possible.
Our trained and dedicated Diabetes Nurse Specialists provide educational counselling services tailored to the individual needs of patients with diabetes as well as their caregivers. Our services include:
- Educational counselling to improve understanding of the disease and its prevention, management and potential complications
- Educational counselling on living a healthy lifestyle
- Education on medications prescribed for the management of diabetes and how to improve adherence to treatment
- Self blood glucose monitoring and techniques of blood glucose testing
- Insulin injection techniques and coping skills associated with insulin treatment
- Counselling on foot care and foot exercise
Apart from providing comprehensive care to patients with diabetes and their caregivers, our mission is to also promote continuous improvement in the knowledge and management of diabetes of health care professionals.
Digestive problems happen to all of us from time to time—an upset stomach, indigestion, gas, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea. These can be caused by certain types of food, food contaminated with harmful bacteria, or flu or other short-term illness. Many digestive problems are not serious and don’t last long and most can be eased if you exercise, reduce your stress and eat the right diet. Some of the most common digestive problems are:
- heartburn or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
- IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- gallstones
However, some digestive problems need a little more than your over-the-counter remedies and sometimes, symptoms that persist can be a signal of serious illness like colon and ovarian cancer. If you experience a sudden but persistent change in your bowel movement pattern; bleeding during bowel movement; increasing episodes of heartburn, indigestion or other stomach pain; unexpected weight loss; or difficulty in swallowing, you should seek the advice of a medical professional.
The Digestive Health Centre provides a holistic care approach in dealing with conditions related to the digestive system that includes the oesophagus, stomach, small and large bowel, liver, pancreas and gall bladder.
- Gastroscopy: An examination of the upper digestive system including the oesophagus, stomach and first part of the duodenum
- Colonoscopy: An examination of the lower digestive system including the large bowel until the end of the small bowel called terminal ileum.
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP): An examination of the biliary system, pancreatic system and gallbladder using X-ray guidance.
- Capsule Endoscope: An examination whereby the patient needs to swallow a small capsule which consists of a camera to view the small bowel.
- Bronchoscopy: An examination of the lung.
- Cystoscopy: An examination of the urinary system including the bladder and urethra.
- Fibroscan: An examination of the liver using ultrasound shear wave to detect the presence of scarring or fibrosis.
- Urea Breath Test (UBT): Breath examination for detection of Helicobacter Pylori infection.
At any given time, around 3 million Malaysians suffer from sinusitis, with an estimated 18 million cases each year. Meanwhile, many of those above the age of 50 wreastle with hearing problems while ear infections are the most common illness in babies and young children.
At SunMed’s Ear, Nose, & Throat Centre, we offer you dedicated care, backed by a team of board-certified specialists, cutting-edge equipment and comprehensive rehabilitation services.
We have a team of board-certified specialists in Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery who are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care. Our experienced specialists also work closely with the allied health clinicians in the Speech & Hearing Centre which consist of Audiologists and Speech-Language / Swallowing Pathologists.
SunMed’s Ear, Nose, & Throat Centre provides both medical and surgical management of disorders of the ears, nose and throat as well as head and neck. Our practice is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centred evaluation and treatment to all ENT problems.
We treat a full spectrum of Ear, Nose, and Throat disorders, including:
- Allergies
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Ear Infections
- Eardrum Perforations
- Facial Paralysis
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hearing Loss
- Sinusitis
- Snoring
- Speech Rehabilitation
- Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
- Taste and Smell Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
- Voice Disorders
Nasal & sinus treatment
Typical signs & symptoms include headaches, nasal blockage, sinus pressure, nasal drainage, fatigue, and decreased sense of smell.
Snoring & sleep apnea
Whether a troublesome nuisance or a life-threatening sleep disorder, it is important to assess the upper airway and treat the condition so you can get a better – and quieter – night of sleep.
Allergy evaluation
Allergies are an underlying factor in many patient problems, such as chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction or Eustachian Tube dysfunction (trouble equalising ear pressure).
Voice disorders
In addition to viral laryngitis, we also treat more serious and rare conditions such as vocal cord paralysis, spasmodic, dysphonia, and laryngeal cancers.
Head & neck cancer
Our specialists receive extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers, including thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.
Hearing & balance
Hearing disorders are a common problem affecting people of all ages, from children with recurring ear infections to seniors with age-related hearing deterioration. Surgical hearing restoration surgeries include implantable hearing aids and cochlea implants are available. We also provide speacialised diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and balance disorders.
The SunMed Eye Centre offers patients a wide range of eye care services for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of various eye conditions. Our consultant ophthalmologists (eye specialists) are supported by a team of trained eye care personnel, including an optometrist, an orthoptist and an ocularist.
Imagine Clear Vision at Any Time Anywhere – Laser Vision Correction makes it possible
Good vision is something that we all want for everything – our daily activities, our adventure trip, our work and etc. Some people have it naturally while others have refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
Eyeglasses and contact lenses offer a good solution to those who have such an eye condition. However, some consider them a great inconvenience. They want to see clearly without any visual aids.
These days, we are blessed that the medical advancement makes it possible for us to gain back clear vision. With this being said, we are aiming on a long-term vision correction other than ordinary glasses or contact lenses – Laser Vision Correction (LVC).
This field has seen many developments within a span of 30 years. In particular, the three most widely performed techniques today (PRK, FemtoLASIK and SMILE) are able to treat most refractive errors very effectively and even gently. With the most advanced procedure – SMILE, it supports a comfortable patient experience with its innovative minimally invasive method.
Children
It is recommended that all children undergo a routine vision screening when they enter preschool. Children also need to consult an eye specialist without delay if any of the following signs are noticed:
- Any unusual appearance of the eye
- Holding objects very close to the eye
- Sitting very close to the television or computer
- Squinting, closing or covering one eye
- One of both eyes turning in or out
- Difficulty seeing the blackboard in the classroom
- Eye redness, irritation, rubbing or watering
VISION SCREENING FOR CHILDREN
Some eye conditions in childhood can lead to a lifetime of weak vision (amblyopia, “lazy eye”). As young children are unable to complain about their eyesight, parents may be unaware that there is a problem until the time for effective treatment has passed. This is why all children should have a vision screening test as part of the monitoring of their development.
Our optometrists will carry out the vision screening and let you know the results. If they find an abnormality, they will advise you to bring your child to see an eye specialist for a detailed examination.
This test does not include:
- Consultation with an eye specialist
- Eye tests that need pupil dilation
- Eye medications (if needed)
- Additional eye tests or procedures
Adult
Symptoms that need attention include:
- Blurring or loss of vision
- Distortion in the vision
- Blocked vision
- Seeing unexplained light flashes or spots
- Pain or redness of the eye
Anyone with a family history of glaucoma is recommended to have routine glaucoma screening from the age of 40.
If you have diabetes, you should have an annual eye screening to check for diabetic retinopathy, a condition which can lead to the loss of vision if untreated.
The centre has consultation rooms, procedure rooms and a laboratory for making custom ocular prostheses (artificial eyes) as well as a children’s play area for the convenience of families with young children.
The services we offer include:
- Visual acuity testing
- Eye examination
- Visual field examination (Automated Perimetry)
- Ocular imaging: Fundus Photography | Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) / Retinal Angiography | Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) | Ocular Ultrasound (A scan and B scan)
- Laser treatment: Argon | Ng-Yag
- Refraction for children and adults
- Orthoptic evaluation
- Custom-made ocular prostheses (artificial eyes)
- Minor eye procedures (performed at the Eye Centre)
- Eye surgery, e.g. Cataract surgery, Vitreoretinal surgery (performed at the operating theatre)
At Sunway Medical’s Fertility Centre, our aim is to assist you to complete the journey of conceiving the child of your dreams to bringing home your bundle of joy.
Our team of specialists is committed to combining quality medical care with an individualised, warm and compassionate approach using the least invasive method of treatment that is suited to your needs.
Our Fertility Centre brings together a team of experienced fertility experts; including specialist fertility doctor, embryologist and trained nurses. Working together, they can help you achieve your dream of having a child.
About Infertility
Infertility is defined as a couple not able to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility affects 1 in every 7 couples. This makes it as one of the most common problem faced for people between the ages of 20 and 45.
In addition, the longer a woman tries to get pregnant without conceiving, the lower is her chances to get pregnant without medical treatment. Most (85%) couples with normal fertility will conceive within a year of trying. If a couple doesn’t conceive in the first year, their chances of conceiving gets lower each month. This happens more quickly as the woman gets older.
When to Seek Treatment?
If you have been trying to conceive for six months or more without success, you are not alone. Below are some infertility causes that couples may want to consider seeking treatment:
- Ovulation disorders
- Abnormal sperm production or function
- Problems with delivery of sperm
- Damage related to cancer and its treatment
- Uterine or cervical abnormalities
- Fallopian tube damage or blockage
- Endometriosis
- Primary ovarian insufficiency
If you think any of these factors might be stopping you from conceiving, it could be time to seek advice. Make an appointment with our Fertility Centre today and get started with your fertility assessment.
The good news for couples struggling to conceive is that most people are now able to achieve their dream of starting a family through the huge advances made in fertility treatment.
Treatment begins with understanding the cause of any fertility issues, through fertility assessments for both partners. Basic investigation and conventional treatment modalities are usually advised prior to advanced methods used to attempting pregnancy via artificially or partially artificial methods called Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART). These include the following:
Semen Analysis
A common test for males, the semen analysis evaluates certain characteristics of the semen and determines the number and quality of the sperm.
Sperm Freezing / Banking
It is a procedure to preserve the sperm cells for future use. Semen can be used successfully after cryopreservation. It is advisable as a ‘back up’ semen sample for specific situations such as difficulty in producing a sample on the day, male partner away for employment, or declining semen quality. Sperm freezing is also available for men before they go through chemo or radiotherapy and before a vasectomy and prostate surgery.
Surgical Sperm Retrieval
This treatment is suitable for:
- An obstruction preventing sperm release, due to injury or infection
- Congenital absence of the vas deferens (men born without the tube that drains the sperm from the testicle)
- Vasectomy
- Non-obstructive azoospermia – the testicles are producing such low numbers of sperm that they don’t reach the vas deferens.
Timed Intercourse
It is a natural family planning method to conceive based on the right timing for intercourse during the fertile window either using the natural cycle or with medications.
IUI is a simple procedure where the doctor uses a small catheter to put the washed sperm into the uterus after minimal stimulation with medications or injections.
Oocyte Freezing / Banking
Oocyte cryopreservation is aimed at three particular groups of women:
- Those diagnosed with cancer who have not yet begun chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Women with a family history of early menopause
- Those who would like to preserve their future ability to have children, either because they do not yet have a partner, or because of work commitment
Embryo Biopsy
Woman of an advanced age (>35 years old) is at an increased risk for chromosomal abnormalities and embryo biopsy can be done to rule out the chromosomal abnormalities and genetic diseases in pregnancies. The biopsy is performed by taking a small sample of cells from the embryo using a micromanipulator and micropipette and the cells will be sent out for genetic screening.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is the most common kind of ART. It is done by joining the sperm and eggs outside a woman’s body in a small dish in the laboratory to allow fertilisation to occur. One or more embryos are then transferred into the woman’s uterus. Patient will need to undergo an ovulation induction with a combination of a few drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce more follicles or eggs.
Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
ICSI is a procedure whereby a single healthy sperm is injected into the centre of the egg using a delicate microneedle. This method is used when the sperm have difficulty penetrating the egg or when the sperm count is very low. The wife will still need to undergo ovulation induction with a combination of a few drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce more follicles or eggs.
Embryo Freezing / Banking
Embryo freezing is useful for storing surplus embryos after a cycle of IVF, as patients who fail to conceive may become pregnant using such embryos without having to go through a full IVF cycle again. Or, if pregnancy occurred, they could return later for another pregnancy. Embryo freezing is also an alternative to couples that might not want to transfer too many embryos and risk a multiple pregnancy.
Blastocyst Transfer
It is an extended embryo culturing to provide high quality embryos which are capable of continued development and result in higher live birth rate. This is particularly useful for younger women with good prognosis for pregnancy from IVF. However, only less than 55% of the human embryos progress to the blastocyst stage after 5 days of culture and there will be fewer embryos for freezing.
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
A FET cycle is for women with wish to use their frozen embryos in the future, e.g. after delivery of a child, after an unsuccessful stimulated IVF cycle. FET is also a good option when the endometrium lining or hormone is showing signs of not suitable for a fresh embryo transfer during a stimulated IVF cycle.
Laser Assisted Hatching (LAH)
It is a laboratory procedure performed mostly on cleavage stage embryos before being transferred back to the patient’s womb. During the procedure, a small opening is made on the outer shell of the embryo. LAH can assist the embryo in breaking out of this shell to facilitate the implantation process.
Another infertility treatment which is a component of assisted conception is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI is a simple procedure where the doctor uses a small catheter to put the washed sperm into the uterus after minimal stimulation with medications or injections.
The Foot & Ankle Centre at Sunway Medical Centre is a specialised approach towards care of podiatry and chiropody services. Our team comprises experienced consultant foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists and physiotherapists focusing on recovery of mobility.
Foot and ankle problems are becoming more common these days with issues caused by sports or dance, or other factors such as deformities, diabetic foot, forefoot deformities, post-traumatic and reconstructive foot, degenerative and rheumatoid foot, acute trauma, or fractures.
Equipped with the most up to date treatment options for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, SunMed’s Foot & Ankle Centre is on par and offers new treatment and practices for previously difficult and untreatable conditions.
The following are the commonly treated conditions at Foot & Ankle Centre:
- Limb Lengthening and reconstruction surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle surgery
- Deformity correction
- Treatment of traumatic
- Sports related and degenerative conditions of the foot and ankle
- Simple and complex foot and ankle fracture
We use our hands for everyday tasks and at some point or other, we may have experienced a minor injury like pain or swelling to our hand, wrist or even finger that heal on their own. However, sometimes some more serious injuries occur as a result of falls or recreational activities (acute injuries) or even the everyday wear and tear or the overuse of certain muscles (overuse injuries).
Acute injuries include bruises, strains, sprains, fractures or injury to the ligaments, tendons or muscles. They occur as a result of a direct impact, a fall, or a twisting, bending or jamming of a limb.
In contrast, overuse injuries happens when repeated activity or too much stress is placed on a joint or tissue when carrying out an activity. Common overuse injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinosis and de Quervain’s disease.
Treatment for a finger, hand, or wrist injury includes first-aid, medication, application of a splint or cast, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery. Treatment depends on the location, type, and severity of the injury. Your doctor will also need to assess how long ago the injury occurred and your age, health condition, and lifestyle (how active you are at work and recreational pursuits).
The Hand and Microsurgery Centre manages all traumas and diseases affecting the hand, wrist, or upper limb that affect hand function and where needed, microsurgical reconstruction is performed. The range of services includes:
- Traumatic injuries including fractures, tendon injuries, digit amputation, nerve lacerations and blood vessel lacerations
- Congenital abnormalities such as webbed fingers and extra digits on the hand
- Workplace and overuse injuries, which include carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Arthritis-related deformities such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Infections such as from diabetes
- Tumours: bone and soft tissue – producing deformities
The centre also provides rehabilitation to help individuals achieve optimal function of their hand and upper limbs. Services offered include mobilisation and exercise; fluidotherapy; therapeutic ultrasound; electrical stimulation e.g. TENS and EMS; splinting and pressure garment fabrication; management of oedema, scarring and pain; and programmes on joint protection, work conditioning and ergonomics program.
The Cardiac & Vascular Division at Sunway Medical Centre is one of the centres of excellence in this tertiary specialist care hospital. This division offers a comprehensive and professional service for patients with cardiac and vascular disease. Our cardiologists, paediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, nephrologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and the rehabilitation team are all involved in the care of our patients.Working together, the doctors in Sunway Medical Centre provide the best possible care for patients with heart & vascular diseases.
The Vascular Division is equipped with the latest tools for screening, diagnosis and treatment for patients with vascular disease. The Vascular Laboratory is a non-invasive diagnostic unit – Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab (NICL). It is equipped with ‘Doppler’ and Duplex ultrasound scanners that are able to screen and diagnose patients with vascular disease safely and accurately. If indicated, the patients may proceed to the state-of-art 64-slice CT Angiography or Magnetic Resonance Angiography. In the treatment of vascular disease, the Vascular Division believes that open procedures (open surgery) and minimal invasive procedures (endovascular procedures) complement each other. Whereas some patients may benefit from endovascular procedures, others may require open surgery, and yet others benefit from a combined approach of endovascular intervention and open surgery. The Vascular Division has an Endovascular suite for these procedures.
The Vascular Division offers Elective consultation as well as Emergency services for urgent conditions like ruptured aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, acute limb ischemia and vascular trauma
Arterial Disease
- Abdominal Aortic aneurysms & Thoracic Aortic aneurysms
- Aortic dissection & Dissecting aneurysms
- Peripheral arterial diseases: Occlusive diseases | Embolism & Thrombosis | Aneurysms
- Diabetic foot and ulcers
- Carotid artery diseases: Carotid artery stenosis | Carotid body tumour | Aneurysm
- Renovascular hypertension
Heart Disease
There are several forms and symptoms of heart disease. The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels
that supply blood to the heart itself. Below is a list of other heart conditions:
Heart Conditions:
- Angina (chest pain)
- Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), e.g. Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital Heart Disease (Paediatric) – Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Disease/ Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
? Acute Coronary Syndrome
? Stable Coronary Artery Disease - High Cholesterol
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Structural Heart Disease – Cardiomyopathies, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD),
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Venous Disease
- Varicose veins
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Venous ulcers
Others
- Vascular access procedures for hemodialysis (AVF)
- Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
- Traumatic vascular injury
- Hyperhidrosis (Sweaty palms)
Vascular Disease
Vascular disease refers to medical conditions that affect your circulatory system, including diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic.
As the heart beats, it pumps blood through a system of blood vessels called the circulatory system. The vessels carry blood to every part of the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins return it. Risk factors for vascular diseases include family history, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, smoking and obesity. The following are conditions that fall under the
category of vascular disease.
Vascular Conditions:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Vascular Access (AV Fistula)
The following procedures are performed at the Vascular Division at Sunway Medical Centre:
Arterial
- Aortic aneurysms: Endovascular stent grafts | Open repair
- Peripheral arterial diseases: Angioplasty/stenting | Bypass procedures
- Carotid artery: Carotid endarterectomy | Carotid angioplasty and stenting | Excision of aneurysms and carotid body tumour
Venous
- Varicose veins: Open surgery | Endovenous laser therapy | Injection sclerotherapy
Others
- Arteriovenous malformation : Excision | Embolisation | Sclerotherapy
- Vascular access for hemodialysis: Creation of arteriovenous fistula | Creation of arteriovenous graft | Angioplasty and stenting of central vein occlusions | Solution for multiple access failures
- Thoracoscopic sympathectomy
The Behavioural Health Centre advocates a holistic approach to healthcare by nurturing the psychosocial aspects of physical illness. We believe that health is a state of body and mind wellness.
It is essential to nourish our thoughts, emotions and behaviours to produce better physical and mental health. We will help you to thrive and lead a healthier, fuller life.
Our team consists of psychiatrists and clinical psychologists. We assist people in dealing with daily life challenges, emotional distress and mental health issues through:
- Mental health screenings and psychological assessments (eg. intelligence, personality, dyslexia, autism, inattention, career)
- Mind-body interventions for stress reduction and wellness (eg. relaxation, mindfulness, meditation)
- Counselling and psychotherapies for children and adults (eg. play/art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy)
- Management of severe mental illness (eg. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
- Behavioural/lifestyle interventions for chronic illness (eg. diabetes, coronary heart disease, chronic pain, stroke, cancer)
The following are the commonly treated conditions at Behavioural Health Centre :
- Anger
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Depression
- Eating disorder
- Fear and phobia
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Parent-child conflict
- Relationship issues
- Schizophrenia
- Stress & anxiety disorder
- Work-life balance
FACTS
- According to the National Health & Morbidity Survey (2015), the prevalence of adults with mental health problems has increased threefold over the last twenty years.
- About 1 in 50 adults has either a depressive (excessive sadness) or anxiety (excessive fear) disorders that interfere with daily activities.
- About 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have some form of mental/emotional (e.g. anxiety) or behavioural problems (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
- Over 800,000 people worldwide commit suicide every year. In Malaysia, two people on average die of suicide every day.
- Mental health problems (e.g. stress, anxiety, and depression) are important risk factors of getting other physical diseases such as a tension headache, gastritis, diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease.
- The recovery of physical illness (e.g. cancer) is often influenced by a person’s emotional state (e.g. hopelessness) and illness behaviours (e.g. compliance with medication and lifestyle changes).
- Stigma and discrimination against patients and their families (e.g. perceived as weak, mad, dangerous, untreatable) prevent people from seeking help for mental or behavioural health problems.
- Mental or behavioural health challenges could be effectively overcome by counselling, behavioural interventions, family education, medications, and other psycho-social strategies.
The human brain is unique. We are conscious through it. It enables us to speak, imagine, strategise and move. It masterfully orchestrates millions of simultaneous regulatory homeostatic mechanisms within the body including control of body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing. It assimilates information garnered from our five senses and seamlessly enables our smooth interaction with the environment. It generates a range of emotion and controls the most precise physical movements that enable human beings to perform near-impossible feats. The brain is the least understood organ of the human body.
The speciality of neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, of which the brain is central. The brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves make up a complex integrated information processing and control system known as the central nervous system. Neuroscience focuses on the development, structure, function and how things go wrong when they do. While it is concerned both with the normal functioning of the nervous system, it also more importantly studies the pathological processes such as those involved in neurological, psychiatric, and neurosurgical disorders.
Here at Sunway Medical Centre, we understand the severity of the impact to both the patient and family when something goes wrong in the functioning of the neurological system. Here at our Neuroscience Centre of Excellence, we offer diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation provided by a team of highly-trained professionals who are single-minded in their dedication to providing best care possible for our patients.
Our Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery team comprises of neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, paediatric neurologists, and neuro-rehabilitation specialists, who specialise in the treatment of movement disorders, spasticity and the treatment of intractable pain. Our specialists are backed by the best equipment technology can offer including 3T MRI, stereotactic image-guided surgical systems, state of the art neurosurgical microscopes for the precise location of brain tumours and safe removal of such lesions. We pioneered the Functional Neurosurgery programme which provides deep brain stimulation procedures for patients with Parkinson’s and Dystonia.
Nuclear Medicine is a medical speciality involving the application of radioactive pharmaceutical in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
With advance imaging technology such as 4D PET-CT and xSPECT-CT, Sunway Medical Centre has the comprehensive Nuclear Medicine Centre that provides both diagnostic and therapeutic care to patient.
In diagnostic nuclear medicine (also known as molecular imaging), single photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography (SPECT-CT) or positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) are the two most common hybrid imaging modalities. Nuclear medicine imaging differs from radiology as the emphasis is not only on anatomy but the body function and characteristics of the tumours.
SPECT-CT- Information
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT)
SPECT-CT combines two imaging technologies – SPECT which shows biological functions in the body, and Computed Tomography (CT), which shows detailed anatomical structures. If a scanner does not have the CT component, it is more commonly known as a Gamma Camera rather than a SPECT scanner. A SPECT-CT scan allows your doctor to see how your organs function and to detect certain diseases. It is useful for a range of medical conditions, such as bone metastases, renal function, cardiac blood flow, gastrointestinal function, immune activity, thyroid function, tumours and more.
New xSPECT technologies allow precise localization of disease for more confident lesion assessment and automated lesion quantification.
ET-CT- Information
Positron Emission tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT)
PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) is a powerful imaging technique that combines both CT scan and PET scan using radioactive sugar (FDG – 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose) as the tracer.
It provides comprehensive information on the abnormal activity and function of cells (obtained by PET) as well as the precise location of these abnormalities in the body (obtained by CT).
This leads to more accurate assessment of your current medical condition especially cancer, brain disorder, heart disease and infective/ inflammatory disease.
New 4D PET-CT which respiratory gating technologies allow more accurate assessment of lung and liver lesions as well as better radiotherapy planning assessment.
Rehabilitation Medicine focuses on improving the patients’ temporary or permanent physical difficulties, and relieving the associated pain.
At Sunway Rehabilitation Medicine Centre, our integrated team of therapists is led by the rehabilitation physician to help restore function in patients suffering from stroke, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, hip replacement, chronic pain, sports injury, developmental delays, and many other physically debilitating conditions.
We design treatments by working closely with surgeons, physicians, and allied healthcare professionals to devise interdisciplinary, patient-focused plans that can best realise the healing potentials of the patients, helping them regain a better quality of life.
As the most comprehensive, technologically advanced, and resource rich physical therapy and rehabilitation centres in its vicinity, Sunway Rehabilitation Medicine Centre has been a home of personal breakthroughs and rediscovered abilities for many years.
Among other factors, our patient outcomes are excellent because of our strong foundation in professional assessment, exercise prescription, manual and high-tech therapies, ergonomic analysis and advice, and genuine emotional support.
Cardiorespiratory or Cardiopulmonary Conditions
We teach breathing facilitation exercises to encourage increase in lung volume and cardiovascular fitness for patients of asthma, hypertension, bronchitis, and more.
Musculoskeletal or Orthopaedic Conditions
We treat patients of fractures, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and more to reduce pain and address issues like muscle weakness. Instability, and limits in functional abilities.
Neurological Conditions
We help provide regular exercise to prevent decline and improve function in patients of stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis (MS), and more.
Pre- and Post-Surgery Management
We prepare surgical patients for healing by helping them gain strength, relieve pain and discomfort, and prime the body for recovery.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
We assist gynaecological and obstetrics patients to have a smooth childbirth journey by improving their pelvic floor function and managing various women’s health issues.
Other Conditions
Our programmes aim to provide long-lasting and non-invasive relief for patients suffering from all kinds of bodily pains such as temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Back problems are a common physical complaints and struggles among adults, with many types of symptoms which includes: aching, sharp concentrated pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling sensation, and occasionally radiating pain down to the legs. The causality could include: degeneration, spinal disc issues, poor ergonomics or poor posture, and joint dysfunction.
Our Sunway Medical Centre’s Spine Centre is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the spinal cord, spinal and peripheral nerves, spinal degenerative diseases, and spinal disc herniation.
The body’s CNS (Central Nervous System) is a complex network which involves in the many aspects of the body’s most critical processes: voluntary and involuntary functions, senses, as well as your cognitive ability. When this complex network is impaired, due to disease, dysfunction or injury, it may cause severe consequences towards your body or even your mobility.
What We Can Do For You
We have an array of spine specialists who specialises in neurosurgery, as well as brain and spine surgery, to treat conditions including brain and spinal cord tumours, brain disease, as well as facial, movement, spine, head and nerve disorders. The range of services includes:
- Orthopedic trauma surgery
- Spine surgery
- Spinal deformity surgery
- Spinal degenerative diseases
- Spinal fusion surgery
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Spinal Tumour Reconstruction including En Bloc Vertebrectomy for Curative Tumour Resection
We know that fighting cancer puts a lot of burden on your body, heart, and mind. That is why we want to make the road to getting better as comfortable, hassle-free, and cost-effective for you as possible.
Sunway Cancer Centre is the comprehensive cancer care centre supporting patients with all kinds of cancer from common to rare. Our specialists and healthcare staff pledge to dedicate their professional lives combating cancer and reducing patients’ pain and suffering.
Our approach is holistic and compassionate, standing by the patients throughout their entire cancer journey, from diagnosis to full recovery.
There is always time for more research to ensure that your diagnosis is accurate and the treatment plan given to you is the most likely to succeed.
This may include getting a second opinion from another clinician.
Why does second opinion matter?
- You are unsure if your initial diagnosis is correct
- You have doubts and wish to clear them
- You wish to explore more treatment options
- You wish to enjoy advanced medical technologies and equipment that are not available at your initial cancer centre
- You wish to make a more informed choice when deciding for a treatment plan
- Peace of mind and comfort while communicating with your cancer care team is important to you
Why do people trust our second opinion?
Our Tumour Board leaves no stone unturned. They will only give you a diagnosis and tailored treatment suggestions after having performed a thorough and complete assessment of your medical history, including review of your medical reports, blood and imaging test results, and radiological findings.
What is the Tumour Board?
The Tumour Board is the name of Sunway Cancer Centre’s weekly patient-centric multidisciplinary conference meeting, gathering healthcare professionals from multiple specialties, including surgeons, physicians, oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, working as a streamlined team to investigate complex cancer cases and to review the pros and cons of various treatment options, from acute to long-term.
The doctor will evaluate if the cancer case is appropriate for a tumour board review.
By the end of the meeting, the team collectively decides the most ideal treatment plan for the individual patient, with the sole aim of achieving the best possible outcomes.
Kidney Transplant
The Safest, Most Optimal Option for Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease
1 in 10 adults worldwide have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), a condition where the kidney slowly and progressively loses function over time. Once your chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced stage (end-stage renal disease), the kidney will no longer be able to function on their own. In such cases, a kidney transplant is often recommended to help patients to live longer and enjoy a better quality of life.
What exactly is a kidney transplant?
During this procedure, the diseased kidney in the patient is replaced with a healthy kidney from a donor. This kidney can come from either a deceased donor or a living donor.
Kidney transplantation is a surgical procedure involving the transferring of a kidney from one person (“donor”) to another person (“recipient”) whose kidney has failed due to certain medical conditions. Other treatment options for patients with kidney failures are peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis. Unfortunately, both types of dialysis can only replace some functions of the kidneys and many patients with End Stage Renal Disease suffer with many long-term complications. Kidney transplantation offers improved life expectancy and provides better quality of life.
Why should you explore living donor kidney transplant?
- A kidney donated by a living person lasts longer.
- Living donation by someone you know saves you from being on the waiting list for a deceased donor.
- Kidneys transplanted from a living donor almost always work immediately.
- Since living donation is elective, you have time to plan ahead for the surgery.
- You know exactly what to expect from the kidney you receive, as the donor will need to pass strict assessments before giving their kidney to you.
For a full brochure on the pros and cons of the different transplant options and who can be a donor, contact GPT Overseas Medical on 0418428909 or email to office@gptoverseasmedicaltravel.com
Welcome to Sunway Medical Centre’s Urology Centre that offers expert management and treatment solutions for all urological conditions.
Urology is a surgical speciality that deals with diseases of the urinary & reproductive tracts in men and with urinary disease in women.
This can include diseases affecting the bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys and adrenal glands, along with the epididymis, penis, prostate, seminal vesicles and testes specifically in men.
Urological diseases include the following:
- Kidney, ureteral and urinary bladder stones
- Overactive bladder
- Sexual dysfunction
- Urological infections
- Benign prostatic enlargement
- Urinary incontinence
- Male infertility
- Kidney, Prostate, Bladder, Testicular, Penile and Urethral cancer
The Urology Centre is a comprehensive urology centre providing general and specialised services for all urologic conditions at one location. These include:
Modern outpatient urology clinics
• An endoscopy suite & prostate biopsy clinic
• On-site lithotripsy (ESWL) for breaking up kidney stones
• Integration with radiology, laboratory and pathology services
• A multi-disciplinary urological cancer team
• On-site radiation therapy at Cancer & Radiosurgery Centre
• Integration with Day surgery centre
Medical Expulsive Therapy
Medication is given with the intent to spontaneously pass suitably sized ureteral stone.
Ureteroscopy / Flexible Uretero-Renoscopy (URS / F-URS)
A very thin tube (ureteroscope) is passed into the urinary tract to the stone’s location, where instruments, such as a stone basket or Holmium laser, can then be used to remove the stone or break it up for easier removal.
Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
This commonly used procedure uses shock waves to break up a kidney stone. It is the least invasive surgical technique and is generally performed as a daycare procedure.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
This surgical technique is used for the largest types of stones. It generally requires a small (1 cm) incision at the side or back and the use of an endoscope to remove the kidney stone.
Our services combine the latest technology with comfortable surroundings and professional care to ensure a beautiful and safe birth experience for mother and baby. We offer a full range of gynaecological health care and family planning services. We specialise in pre- and post-natal care, infant development and mother and baby wellness. We offer more than just physical support as we also pay attention to the emotional and physiological development of the infant and mother.
Our experienced nurses and doctors help to nurture the parent-baby relationship and support parents in continuing care after discharge. The nursing staff is trained in step-by-step guide to breastfeeding your baby, learn the best breastfeeding positions and overcoming the common breast feeding problem, guiding the moms on the cup feeding, bathing the baby, safe baby care and other advice on caring for a newborn. We are striving towards being a certified ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative’ and will continue to improve the overall birthing and coming into parenthood experience for our clients.
In addition to these, our gynaecology unit offers a comprehensive range of services for the overall well-being of a woman. From routine annual exams to Pap Smears to infertility and menopause, our team is on hand to get women through each phase, in a safe and easy-access approach to complete health care.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) Ward
The O&G ward consists of ante-natal, post-natal, delivery, as well as gynaecological services. We have modern facilities and medical equipment for in-patients and provide 24-hour nursing services.
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Nursery
Newborn babies receive round-the-clock care from dedicated and well trained nurses in the nursery. State-of-the-art care is available for premature and critically ill newborns who require extra attention.
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Parentcraft Programme
The Parentcraft Programme is conducted to assist expectant moms and their partners through their pregnancy and childbirth. The programme also teaches couples comfort and coping techniques, medication options, what to expect during labour, potential labour complications and recovery. Knowing what to expect and what to do will help to ease the anxiety and boost the confidence of first-time parents, and is also a helpful refresher for parents who are expecting a child after more than five years.
Our Parentcraft Programme is facilitated by experienced nurses, qualified midwives, and an audiologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, breast feeding counselor, paediatrician and obstetrician.
In today’s fast-moving times, the hustle and bustle of urban routine can take its toll on our health. As such, it has become more imperative that we pay more attention to our wellbeing as we tackle and juggle the stress of our hectic lifestyle demands.
Here at SunMed’s Wellness Centre, teams of Medical Officers and Consultants across various specialities are here to help you manage potential health risks by providing specific screening programmes and personalised consultation.
Services include History & Clinical Examinations, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure Screening, Thyroid Screening, Full Blood Count and many more, to help you manage symptoms such as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and other diseases.
WOMEN’S HEALTH SCREENING
WOMEN BASIC Recommended for women below 40 years old |
WOMEN WELLNESS Recommended for women between 40 – 50 years old |
WOMEN COMPREHENSIVE Recommended for women above 50 years old |
RM1,050 per package |
RM1,288 per package |
RM1,999 per package |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Thin Prep Resting ECG Chest X-Ray Ultrasound of Breast Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Thin Prep Resting ECG Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Chest X-Ray 3D Mammogram Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Thin Prep Resting ECG Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) Chest X-Ray 3D Mammogram Ultrasound of Breast Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Scan Audiogram Diet Counseling Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
- Blood Investigation includes: Full Blood Count | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | Blood Grouping (ABO & Rh) | Liver Function Profile | Kidney Function Profile | Fasting Blood Sugar | Lipid Profile | Hepatitis B Screening | Hepatitis A Antibody | Hepatitis C Antibody | Free T4 | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | HbA1c (Average blood sugar level over 3 months)
- For Women Comprehensive Health Screening Package, Blood Investigation also includes: Vitamin D
In today’s fast-moving times, the hustle and bustle of urban routine can take its toll on our health. As such, it has become more imperative that we pay more attention to our wellbeing as we tackle and juggle the stress of our hectic lifestyle demands.
Here at SunMed’s Wellness Centre, teams of Medical Officers and Consultants across various specialities are here to help you manage potential health risks by providing specific screening programmes and personalised consultation.
Services include History & Clinical Examinations, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure Screening, Thyroid Screening, Full Blood Count and many more, to help you manage symptoms such as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and other diseases.
MEN’S HEALTH SCREENING
MEN BASIC Recommended for men below 40 years old |
MEN WELLNESS Recommended for men between 40 – 50 years old |
MEN COMPREHENSIVE Recommended for men above 50 years old |
RM988 per package |
RM1,088 per package |
RM1,588 per package |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Resting ECG Chest X-Ray Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Resting ECG Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Chest X-Ray Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Resting ECG Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) Uroflowmetry and Residual Urine Volume (RUV) Chest X-Ray Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Diet Counseling Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
MEN PLATINUM Recommended for men above 65 years old |
RM1,888 per package |
History & Clinical Examination by Health Screening Doctor
Weight, Height, Body Mass Index (BMI) Vision Test Blood Pressure Screening Blood Investigation* Urine FEME Resting ECG Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) Uroflowmetry and Residual Urine Volume (RUV) Chest X-Ray Ultrasound of Abdomen & Pelvis Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Scan Diet Counseling Consultation & Report Refreshment Voucher |
- Blood Investigation includes: Full Blood Count | Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) | Blood Grouping (ABO & Rh) | Liver Function Profile | Kidney Function Profile | Fasting Blood Sugar | Lipid Profile | Hepatitis B Screening | Hepatitis A Antibody | Hepatitis C Antibody | Free T4 | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | HbA1c (Average blood sugar level over 3 months)
- For Men Comprehensive Health Screening Package, Blood Investigation also includes: PSA.
- For Men Platinum Screening Package, Blood Investigation also include: PSA and Vitamin D.
Here at SunMed’s Wellness Centre, teams of Medical Officers and Consultants across various specialities are here to help you manage potential health risks by providing specific screening programmes and personalised consultation.
Services include History & Clinical Examinations, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure Screening, Thyroid Screening, Full Blood Count and many more, to help you manage symptoms such as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and other diseases.
Important notes for preparation before appointment:
- Please fast for at least 8 – 10 hours prior to the appointment. You may drink plain water only.
- Postpone taking any routine morning medication (except Hypertension drugs), unless advised by your doctor, until after the blood investigation.
- Ladies who are going for mammogram are to avoid using deodorant or talcum powder.
- Ladies going for mammogram are to bring their old films for comparison.
- Pap Smear should best be done 7 days after the last day of your menstruation.
Things to bring:
- Comfortable clothing and shoes for your Cardiac Stress Test (Treadmill).
- Previous medical records, if any, especially X-rays, MRI or CT Scan from your last check-up for comparison.
- Bring your glasses (spectacles) for your vision test.
How long will the screening take?
The duration of each health screening package varies. On average, the entire health screening process including medical examination by a doctor will take between 2 – 4 hours depending on the health screening package selected.
A complimentary refreshment voucher will be provided for your enjoyment and convenience.
Executive Health Screening Packages
In today’s fast-moving times, the hustle and bustle of urban routine can take its toll on our health. As such, it has become more imperative that we pay more attention to our wellbeing as we tackle and juggle the stress of our hectic lifestyle demands.
Here at SunMed’s Wellness Centre, teams of Medical Officers and Consultants across various specialities are here to help you manage potential health risks by providing specific screening programmes and personalised consultation.
Services include History & Clinical Examinations, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure Screening, Thyroid Screening, Full Blood Count and many more, to help you manage symptoms such as ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and other diseases.
For a full brochure and packages available, contact GPT Overseas Medical on 0418428909 or email to office@gptoverseasmedicaltravel.com
For more information or to arrange a confidential interview
contact GPT Overseas Medical and Dental on 0418428909 or email to office@gptoverseasmedicaltravel.com