A/PROF CHRISTOPHER LIM
MBBS, BSc (Med), MRCS (Edin), AFHEA, MS, FRACS
SPECIALIST HEPATOBILIARY, PANCREATIC
& GENERAL SURGEON
ABOUT CHRIS
Chris is a Australian-trained Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), Upper Gastrointestinal and General Surgeon based in Canberra and Sydney.
He sub-specialises in complex oncological surgery of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts, as well as the stomach, oesophagus and small bowel. Chris' expertise also spans the full spectrum of general surgical conditions including gallstones and hernias. He offers endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) and minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic surgery.
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Chris is a graduate of the prestigious Australian and Aotearoa Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary Association Fellowship program, receiving the Padbury Trophy for outstanding performance in the exit examinations. He trained at the highest volume pancreatic centre in Australia, Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Australian National University.
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Aside from his technical excellence, patients and colleagues value Chris for his calm and warm presence, as well as his sense of utmost responsibility towards his patients.
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Chris is available for both public and private referrals, making every effort to see patients as soon as possible upon referral, and within a week for new cancers and urgent referrals. If helpful, Chris also speaks basic conversational Mandarin.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
Surveillance, diagnostic & interventional endoscopy
Adrenal gland
Adrenal adenomas, adrenocortical cancers, phaeochromocytoma
Stomach &
small bowel
Adenocarcinomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), hiatus hernia, carcinoid tumours
Oesophagus
Oesophageal cancer
Spleen
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), splenic cysts, lymphoma
Bariatric Surgery
Gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS
