Senior Consultant Hepatopancreatobiliary

Dr Thng Yongxian is a dual fellowship-trained Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and General Surgeon, with surgical procedures performed. He specialises in minimally invasive liver and pancreatic surgery, combining advanced laparoscopic expertise with a patient-centred approach.

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), National University of Singapore
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), Ireland
• Master of Medicine (MMed), General Surgery, Singapore
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Academy of Medicine (FAMS), Singapore

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew

Dr Thng underwent subspecialty training in HPB surgery at the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, followed by a clinical fellowship in Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital in Bundang, South Korea. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, reflecting his commitment to surgical excellence and continual learning.

He previously served as Consultant and Clinical Lead for the HPB Division at the National University Health System (NUHS), where he pioneered his hospital’s laparoscopic HPB program. Under his leadership, up to 80% of complex HPB surgeries — including Whipple procedures, distal pancreatectomies, and major liver resections (e.g. ALPPS) — were performed using minimally invasive techniques.

Currently, Dr Thng practises at Mount Elizabeth (Orchard and Novena), Parkway East, Mount Alvernia, and Gleneagles Hospital, continuing his commitment to delivering value-driven, evidence-based care.

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Liver and Pancreas Surgery: Advanced laparoscopic techniques for cancers and benign HPB conditions
• Whipple & Distal Pancreatectomy Procedures: Experience in open and laparoscopic approaches for pancreatic disease
• Complex HPB & Oncologic Surgery: Expertise in major HPB resections and minimally invasive HPB surgery, with experience in managing liver and pancreatic tumours, bile duct injuries, and trauma cases. This includes high-risk procedures such as ALPPS and complex combined organ resections.
• Pioneering Techniques: Led development of laparoscopic HPB programmes and adoption of mixed reality surgical planning for liver procedures
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and radiologists to provide comprehensive HPB care
• Research & Education: Awarded National Grants for medical technology, presented his surgeries at International conferences highlighting surgical techniques.

Professional Appointments

• Former Clinical Lead of HPB division NUHS
• Member, MOH Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Clinician Workgroup for Value-Driven Care (VDC)