Fatty Liver Treatment in Singapore

Dr Thng pursued his subspecialty training at the Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary & Liver Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, before completing a clinical fellowship in Minimally Invasive HPB Surgery at Seoul National University Hospital in Bundang, South Korea. He further trained at Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany within the hepatobiliary and liver transplant department, providing him with clinical exposure to the full spectrum of advanced liver disease, from early-stage metabolic liver conditions through to complex cases requiring surgical intervention.

As an HPB surgeon, Dr Thng is well-placed to assess the progression of fatty liver disease across its stages, from early hepatic steatosis and MASLD to more advanced presentations involving significant fibrosis, cirrhosis risk, and liver function compromise.

He provides structured evaluation of disease severity and works with patients to explore appropriate management options, which may include lifestyle and nutritional guidance, medical management where appropriate, and close monitoring for disease progression. For patients whose condition has progressed to cirrhosis or advanced liver disease, Dr Thng is also equipped to assess associated complications, including the risk of liver tumours and hepatocellular carcinoma, which can arise in the setting of long-standing metabolic liver disease.

Where surgical assessment is warranted, Dr Thng draws on his extensive HPB surgical experience, including minimally invasive liver surgery and liver resection, having served as Consultant and Clinical Lead of the HPB Division at NTFGH, where he led the advancement of laparoscopic techniques for complex liver and pancreatic surgery. His clinical work in complex liver malignancy has been documented and published in peer-reviewed research under HPB, reflecting his experience with surgically demanding liver conditions.

Fatty liver disease is often a long-term condition, and Dr Thng understands that patients benefit most from consistent, coordinated care rather than a one-time assessment. He takes time to explain each patient’s findings clearly, discuss what the results mean for their health over time, and outline a management approach that feels practical and sustainable. Where other specialists are involved, he ensures care is well-coordinated so that patients receive integrated support from diagnosis through to ongoing monitoring and, where needed, treatment.