In Memoriam

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​'ars longus, vita brevis' ('Art is long, life is short')
This page is dedicated to colleagues who have contributed to the development of Hand Surgery in Singapore.  
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Julian Wee Teow Keong (1950-1994) Plastic Surgeon. Supported the Hand Surgery department in Singapore General Hospital. Described the 'Singapore Flap' in perineal reconstruction.
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David Khoo. Hand Surgeon. Contributed to the development of surgery for stroke, cerebral palsy, and brachial plexus.
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Moorthy. Experimental Surgery Technician. Pivotal in the setup of early microvascular laboratory and microsurgery courses.
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Ragunathar Kanagasuntheram (1919-2010). Professor of Anatomy. Pivotal in providing animal holding and histology support for early work in experimental microsurgery.
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Barry Pereira (1961-2012). Biomechanic Engineer. Pivotal in conducting experiments in hand and orthopaedic surgery at National University of Singapore.