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Mr Siong-Seng Liau

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Mr Siong-Seng Liau

Mr Siong-Seng Liau

Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon

MA, MD (Ed), FRCS (Ed), FACS

Specialises in

  • Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
  • Gallstone management
  • Gallbladder disease management
  • Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery
  • Robotic-assisted surgery

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English

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I am a Consultant HPB Surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, specialising in keyhole (robotic and laparoscopic) surgery for gallbladder disease, pancreatic conditions, and liver cancer. With over 20 years of experience in gallstone disease, I have spent the past decade managing complex gallbladder cases, including cholecystectomy-related bile duct injuries, at the Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit—one of the UK’s leading centres.

I have performed over 1,000 minimally invasive gallbladder surgeries (laparoscopic and robotic), many of them complex. I specialise in treating gallbladder conditions such as gallstones, cholecystitis, and related complications. I offer private gallbladder surgery, and private consultations for liver and pancreatic conditions, including cancer—though surgery for these is NHS-only due to their complexity.

As a pioneer in minimally invasive HPB surgery, I helped establish robotic surgery in Cambridge and currently chair the Multispecialty Robotic Surgery Steering Group, leading the development of robotic services. I also serve as Clinical Lead of the Cambridge HPB Unit. From 2019 to 2021, I led the Regional HPB Cancer MDT for Cambridge and East of England. I serve as an Office Bearer and Elected Council Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Examiner for the UK FRCS, Joint Specialty Fellowship exams (Hong Kong, Singapore), and MRCS (UK, Pakistan).

Internationally recognised, I was the first UK recipient of the IHPBA Kenneth Warren and SSAT Karen and Josef Fischer International Travelling Fellowships. I also received the ASGBI Moynihan Travelling Fellowship to develop laparoscopic and robotic HPB skills in Seoul. I underwent rigorous, internationally recognized specialist training in Cambridge, Toronto, Hong Kong, Paris, and Edinburgh.

I completed fellowships in HPB Surgical Oncology and Abdominal Multiorgan Transplantation at Toronto General Hospital, Canada, and in Advanced Laparoscopic HPB Surgery at L'Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris, France. I am a proud alumnus of the Toronto HPB Fellowship Programme - one of North America’s most prestigious and internationally recognised HPB training programmes.

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General Medical Council Number: 6024484

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Siong-Seng Liau at Spire include:

General surgery

Other treatments

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Benign liver tumours
  • Bile duct cancer
  • Bile duct imaging 
  • Bile duct stones
  • Bile duct strictures
  • Biliary disease
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Gallstone disease
  • Gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis)
  • Gallbladder polyps
  • Keyhole surgery with imaging to check for bile duct stones or issues (gallbladder removal with intraoperative cholangiogram)
  • Liver cancer
  • Liver cysts
  • Open cholecystectomy
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Pancreatic cysts
  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours
  • Pancreatology
  • Paraumbilical hernia repair
  • Secondary liver cancer
  • Umbilical hernia repair

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Additional information

Gallstone surgery
General surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Liver disease
Minimal access surgery
Pancreatic and biliary surgery
Pancreatology

Primary clinical interests: Gallbladder disease, gallstones disease, gallstones, gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis), gallbladder polyps, gallbladder cancer, bile duct stones, bile duct strictures, bile duct cancer, liver cancer, secondary liver cancer, benign liver tumours, liver cysts, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, pancreatology, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, umbilical hernia repair, paraumbilical hernia repair, biliary disease

Hunterian Prof / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2020
Hunterian Professor

FACS / American College of Surgeons, International / 2019
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

FRCS (Edin) / Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh / 2012
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons

FRCS (Eng) ad eundem / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2012
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons

MRCS (Eng) ad eundem / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2009
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

DLSHTM / London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine / 2009
Diploma in Epidemiology

MD (Edin) / University of Edinburgh Medical School / 2008
Doctor of Medicine with Distinction

MRCS (Edin) / Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh / 2004
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons

MB, ChB (Edin.) / University of Edinburgh Medical School / 1996
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Distinctions

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

American College of Surgeons

Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI)

International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (IHPBA)

Professional leadership

Honorary Treasurer and elected Council Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Lead for the Robotic Taskforce Guidance Development Group at the RCSEd
Past Chair of the RCSEd General Surgery Surgical Specialty Board
Clinical Lead of Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital

Awards and honours
2024-29 N2 Award, National Clinical Impact Award by ACCIA at UK Department of Health
2019-24 Bronze Award, National Clinical Excellence Award by ACCEA at UK Department of Health
2019 Pancreatic Cancer UK Research Innovation Fund Award
2019, 2016, 2011 Ethicon Short Term Clinical Visit Grants, awarded by Royal College of Surgeons of England.
2013 University of Cambridge Parke-Davis Exchange Fellowship.
2013 Ellison-Cliffe Travelling Fellowship from Royal Society of Medicine.
2013, 2011 European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Travelling Fellowships.
2013, 2011 Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Travelling Fellowships
2013, 2009 HCA International Foundation Fellowships
2012 Medical Research Council (MRC) Centenary Early Career Award
2012 The Worshipful Company of Barbers/Royal College of Surgeons of England Ronald Raven Award.
2011 MRC and Academy of Medical Sciences Tenure-track Clinician Scientist Fellowship
2010 Worshipful Company of Needlemakers’ Educational Bursary, awarded by Royal College of Surgeons of England.
2010 Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Laparoscopic Training Bursary
2008 Medical Insurance Agency Prize from Surgery Section, Royal Society of Medicine
2004 Cancer Research UK Core Skills Bursary Award, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2000 Mayo Clinic (USA) Foundation Research Travel Grant Award for research achievement
1998 University of Edinburgh International Scholarship Prize from the International Office

Media Coverage

Mr. Liau launched “Super Sunday” high-intensity robotic surgery sessions to reduce NHS waiting times. ITV News
January 2025

Mr. Liau’s team performed Addenbrooke’s first robotic-assisted double-organ surgery. CUH News
April 2025

Mr Liau led the development of Addenbrooke Hospital’s multi-specialty robotic programme. ITV News

Mr. Liau's contributions have also received literary recognition. Notably, his clinical work is acknowledged in the 2021 novel Lily by Rose Tremain where the author reflects on her medical experiences

Patient reviews

Consultant Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon, Clinical Lead of Cambridge HPB Surgical Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital

Outside of my professional life, I find my greatest joy in spending quality time with my wife and our two young children. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I make it a priority to stay closely connected to them despite a busy clinical schedule. Whether it's exploring nature trails, discovering new cities, or simply sharing meals together, I value the everyday moments that keep us grounded and connected. Travel has become a particularly meaningful part of our family life. We enjoy discovering new places together—experiencing different cultures, trying unfamiliar foods, and learning through shared adventures. These journeys not only provide treasured memories, but also broaden our perspectives and reinforce the importance of compassion and empathy—values I carry with me both personally and professionally.

Director of Cambridge Gallstone Clinic Limited. No financial interest in Spire Healthcare.
Telephone 01223 266 929
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Private secretary telephone 01223 481 933
Private secretary email secretary@siongsengliau.co.uk
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