
in HPB Surgery
of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic & Gallbladder Surgery at Juronghealth Campus (NUHS)
financial counselling and support with insurance claims and billing process
for faster recovery times, reduced post-operative discomfort, and minimal scarring


With more than 18 years of experience under his belt, Dr Lee Chin Li was the founding Head of Division of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Consultant General Surgeon, Juronghealth Campus, National University Health System (NUHS). He was instrumental in building up the unit to provide comprehensive general surgical and complex Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary services. Dr Lee is described as many to be empathetic and pleasant, and constantly seeks to provide the best quality of care to his patients.


The gallbladder plays a vital role in digestion, storing, and concentrating bile—a fluid the liver produces to help digest fats. Gallstones can vary widely in size and composition, with some being as tiny as a grain of salt, while others can grow to the size of a golf ball.
bloating and feeling of indigestion
Intense pain in the upper middle right abdomen
Pain in the back between the shoulder blades
Nausea or vomiting


Diagnosis confirmed via ultrasound or MRI.


Performed under general anesthesia (you’ll be fully asleep).
Common Side Effects:

When gallstones cause symptoms such as pain, inflammation, or blockage of the bile ducts.
Inflammation of the gallbladder, especially in cases of recurrent or severe attacks.
Large or symptomatic polyps that pose a risk of malignancy.
In cases where cancer is detected in the gallbladder.

Surgery is typically recommended if you experience recurrent pain, infection, or complications such as inflammation (cholecystitis) or gallstone pancreatitis.

Founded by Dr. Lee Chin Li, Lee Surgery and Endoscopy's mission is to deliver accessible and quality healthcare to our patients. We are committed to ensuring your comfort from consultation to procedures.
We offer a wide range of procedures from endoscopies to surgeries such as hernia repair, gallbladder and general surgeries to treat liver disease, pancreatic disease, and other gastrointestinal diseases. Lee Surgery is highly recognized for its minimally invasive surgery and care for their patients, ensuring that your journey is a comfortable one.


Skillful in minimally invasive surgery
Located in 3 clinics islandwide
Fluent in 5 different languages
We specialize in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic surgery
38-year-old female, frequent pain after meals, list of symptoms. Abnormal findings from screening etc. Diagnosed via ultrasound. Underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

38-year-old female, frequent pain after meals, list of symptoms. Abnormal findings from screening etc. Diagnosed via ultrasound. Underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.






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