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Dr. Lim graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1995 and obtained his Fellowship in Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, FRCS (Glasg), in 1999. After completing his Advanced Specialty Training in General Surgery in 2003, Dr. Lim was conferred a SGH Fellowship to further his training in management of functional defaecatory disorders and minimally invasive colorectal surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Upon returning from Australia in 2005, Dr. Lim worked as a consultant in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, SGH until leaving for private practice in 2011.
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Dr. Lim is very passionate about improving the quality of his patients' care. In caring for his patients, Dr. Lim has always maintained a steadfast principle, "Make decisions for your patients as if they are your loved ones. If your decision is not good enough for your loved one, it is not good enough for your patient." For his dedication toward patient care, he has received numerous awards for excellence in patient care through the years.
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Dr. Lim has authored numerous scientific research articles in various colorectal surgery topics and these have been published in various peer-reviewed medical journals worldwide. Dr. Lim also served as the Director of clinical research and medical education in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, SGH. He was instrumental in creating the curriculum in Colorectal Surgery for the Duke-NUS Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. Lim continues to volunteer as a reviewer with several peer-reviewed medical journals.
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Dr. Lim has a strong interest in minimally invasive colorectal surgery. He is adept at laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery including single incision colorectal surgery and robotic surgery. He has performed hundreds of laparoscopic colorectal operations and has lectured as well as conducted workshops about laparoscopic colorectal surgery at various local and international meetings.
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One of Dr. Lim's main interests is in the management of patients with functional bowel disorders such as bowel incontinence and constipation. In 2008, Dr. Lim started the Pelvic Floor Disorder Service, SGH, together with specialists from the departments of Urology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This is the world's first multi-disciplinary clinical service providing a holistic service to patients suffering from complex functional disorders of the pelvis. He served as the director from the inception until his resignation from SGH in 2011.
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Currently, Dr. Lim is the President of the Society for Continence (Singapore) and Immediate Past President of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons (Singapore). Dr. Lim is also a member of the Singapore Medical Association and Faculty of Medical Experts (Academy of Medicine, Singapore). He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.
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