GALLBLADDER SURGERY CONSULTATION IN CAMBRIDGE WITH MR SIONG-SENG LIAU

What to expect with Mr. Liau’s private care

Personalised, minimally invasive care from a leading Consultant Surgeon with expertise in gallstones, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and complex HPB procedures.

Mr Liau believes every patient deserves care that is tailored just for them.

By working closely with other specialists, he ensures each person receives the safest, most effective treatment backed by the latest clinical evidence. This includes:

A clear explanation of your condition and treatment options

Prompt access to surgery in a safe, well-equipped private hospital

Care tailored to your lifestyle and preferences

Surgical expertise with a focus on minimally invasive techniques

Support before, during, and after your operation

Tailored clinical services: initial consultations

Mr Liau offers both remote and face-to-face consultations to best suit your needs. If you choose an initial remote consultation, this is designed to gather your medical history and understand your symptoms. This is followed by an in-person appointment, where Mr Liau will perform a thorough assessment to determine your fitness for surgery and discuss personalised treatment options.

Mr Liau’s private practice – focused expertise in gallbladder surgery

His surgical focus in private practice is on the management of gallbladder disease, particularly gallstones and related conditions. This is because private hospital settings are well suited to support low-risk, efficient procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with the necessary infrastructure for safe same-day or overnight care.

Private surgeries provided by Mr Liau:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with intraoperative cholangiogram

This keyhole surgery allows the gallbladder to be removed with minimal disruption and includes imaging of the bile duct to check for stones or abnormalities.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Imaging of bile duct (cholangiogram) requires a procedure to inject dye agent via a catheter into the bile duct. At times, due to anatomical consideration or risk of complication, imaging of the bile duct may not be performed if it is safe to do so.

Laparoscopic converted open cholecystectomy

During the keyhole surgery, if Mr Liau feels it is safest for the surgery to be done with an open wound instead, he will proceed accordingly to ensure you get the best possible outcome. This scenario is usually due to the unexpected complexity to the gallbladder disease (e.g. extensive inflammation or adhesions/scarring making keyhole surgical approach not safe) or any concern of a surgical complication.

‘The gallbladder is located near the liver and bile ducts. If inflammation, scarring, or anatomical variation is present, surgery can become more challenging. As a HPB surgeon experienced in managing complex anatomy, I have the expertise to navigate and manage these situations safely and effectively.’

— Mr S Liau

NHS practice at Addenbrooke’s Hospital

At Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Mr. Liau performs the full range of major HPB surgeries, including advanced robotic-assisted procedures. His NHS practice includes:

Gallbladder surgery – including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Liver resection surgery – for both primary cancers and secondary tumours, as well as benign lesions

Pancreatic surgery (including complex surgery such as Whipple’s pancreaticoduodenectomy) – for cancer, cystic lesions, and neuroendocrine tumours

Biliary surgery – for bile duct cancers and complex bile duct conditions

Robotic-assisted and laparoscopic liver and pancreatic resections

For more general information, visit the NHS guide to gallbladder removal.

In his NHS work, Mr. Liau performs on average over 100 cholecystectomies each year, reflecting his extensive experience in gallbladder surgery.

TRUSTED EXPERT SURGICAL CARE, DELIVERED QUICKLY AND RELIABLY

Start your journey with us today

Don’t let gallstones continue to affect your quality of life. With modern, minimally invasive options, treatment is quicker, safer, and easier than ever. Mr Liau understands how worrying it can be to face surgery. That is why he takes a calm, clear, and compassionate approach to every consultation. From first meeting to post-operative care, you will receive expert guidance every step of the way.