Our Gallstones Surgeon

expertise & philosophy

With clinical interest in minimally-invasive Gallbladder, Liver & Pancreas surgery and novel surgical techniques such as image-guided surgery, Dr Lee has extensive training and clinical experience in the principles and techniques of gallbladder surgery. He believes that each patient’s healing journey is unique and is best undertaken with the patient’s participation and engagement in formulating a holistic and comprehensive treatment plan.

teaching & training surgeons

Dr Lee is passionate about training and education and was an Associate Professor (Adj) with the Duke-NUS Medical School and a Senior Clinical Lecturer in NUS. He has also chaired and conducted many advanced surgical courses and has been invited to give lectures at many conferences worldwide. A founding and committee member of the Singapore Hepato-pancreato-biliary Association (HPBA-S), Dr Lee also serves on the committee of the Chapter of General Surgeons, Singapore.

He is the current Vice-President of the Singapore Hepato-pancreato-biliary Association.

academic & research contributions

Dr Lee has authored more than 170 scientific publications including top journals such as Annals of Surgery and written 2 surgical books and 70 book chapters. He has led as the Principal and Co-investigator for several local and international clinical studies, culminating in over $1 million in competitive grants. He currently sits on the Editorial and Reviewer Board for more than 30 international medical journals.

He is a key opinion leader in HPB surgery and sits on the International Hepato-pancreato-biliary Association (IHPBA) Committees.