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Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD

(143 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), abdominal hernia, inguinal hernia repair, and more.

1155 County Road E East Suite 200
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

(651) 760-7020

Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD is a general surgeon in Vadnais Heights, MN specializing in general surgery. Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD is affiliated with Allina Health and United Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1155 County Road E East Suite 200
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Address:

280 Smith Avenue N Doctors Professional Building, Suite 700
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Some issues Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	24
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	31
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	28
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	46
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

doctor visit	30
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	15
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD treated as a general surgeon in Vadnais Heights, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	43
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
minimally invasive procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	10
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He completed residency at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: General surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Residency: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: General surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

United Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 143 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vadnais Heights, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Victor Synway Liew, MBBS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$15,489 Da Vinci Surgical System $15,489
Covidien LP	$3,419 ProGrip $3,332	Synthetic Mesh $65	AbsorbaTack $23
Davol Inc.	$2,791 SURGICAL $2,262	3DMAX $148	Phasix Mesh $146	DAV-BARD Mesh Perfix $85	DAV-BARD 3DMax $70	Other $79
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$1,943 DERMACELL $1,943
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,428 Synthetics $1,177	Energy: Harmonic $125	Mesh $70	Endoscopy Endocutters $27	STRATAFIX $19	Other $9
Other	$2,418 Synthetic Mesh $695	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $620	GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $245	GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $143	AirSeal $119	Other $596

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$9,176
Education	$8,352
Food and Beverage	$6,615
Consulting Fee	$3,150
Gift	$195

Biography

Dr. Victor Liew is a specialist in general surgery. Dr. Liew's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU). His areas of expertise consist of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery. He is conversant in Mandarin and Cantonese. He is professionally affiliated with United Hospital and Allina Health.

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