Profile
Dr James Li is a Senior Consultant at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as well as the Director of Endoscopy Centre at Changi General Hospital (CGH). He graduated from the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine before going on to obtain his Membership with the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) in the United Kingdom and Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) in Singapore. Following that, Dr Li trained as a Fellow in the field of advanced endoscopic imaging and resection in the Osaka International Cancer Institute as part of his Health Manpower Development Programme Award from the Ministry of Health.
Dr Li specialises in advanced endoscopic imaging and resection techniques for the diagnosis, characterisation and endoscopic resection of early gastrointestinal cancers and premalignant conditions. He is the Director of Quality Improvement for the SingHealth Medicine Academic Clinical Programme and also chairs the Clinical Quality and Quality Improvement Committee in the Department of General Medicine in CGH, where he oversees pioneering work in value-based healthcare in the institution.
Education
- MCI
- MRCP(UK)
- MMed (Internal Medicine) (Singapore)
- MBBS, Singapore
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Professional Appointments and Committee Memberships
- Director, Endoscopy Centre, Changi General Hospital, 2024 – Present
- Director of Quality Improvement, Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth, 2024 – Present
- Chairman, Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Singapore (AIGES) Study Group, 2022 – Present
- Board Member, Chapter of Gastroenterologists, Academy of Medicine Singapore, 2021 – Present
- Chairman, Clinical Quality and Quality Improvement, Changi General Hospital, 2018 – Present
- Member, Young Chapter of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Singapore, 2022 - 2024
- Chairman, Junior Doctor Well-Being Committee, Changi General Hospital, 2021 - 2023
- Associate Programme Director, Gastroenterology, SingHealth, 2019 – 2022
- Member, National Quality Council, Ministry of Health, 2018 - 2021
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Awards
- Faculty Appreciation Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2023
- Silver Award, CGH Quality Improvement Festival, 2022
- Best Quality Improvement Project Award, SingHealth Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, 2022
- 2nd Runner up, NUS Medical Education Grand Innovation Challenge (MEGIC), 2021
- Quality Improvement Mentor of the Year, SingHealth Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, 2020
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2020
- Silver Award, Singapore Health Quality Service Awards, 2020
- Distinguished Young Leader Award, SingHealth Excellence Awards, 2018
- Outstanding Young Educator Award, AMEI (Academic Medicine Education Institute) Golden Apple Awards, 2017
- Outstanding Resident Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2017
- Inspiring Resident Educator Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2017
- Chief Resident Award, SingHealth Best Junior Doctors, 2016
- Inspiring Resident Educator Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2015
- Outstanding Resident Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2014
- Outstanding Resident Award, Residency in SingHealth Excels (RiSE), 2013
- "One Life Saved" Resuscitation Distinction Award, Singapore Armed Forces, 2010
- Dean's List, Second Professional (Part 2) Examination, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, 2006
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Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Early gastrointestinal cancers and precursors
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Publications
- Uedo N,
Li JW (2024). Early Gastric Cancer (0-IIc, Differentiated Type) (1). In: Sano Y, Chiu P, Singh R, Uedo N, Goda K, Katada C (eds). Atlas of Advanced Endoscopy. Springer, Singapore.
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Li JW, Wang LM, Ichimasa K, Lin KW, Ngu JC, Ang TL. Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of T1 Colorectal Cancer: A New Tool in the Arsenal of is Deep Learning out of its Depth?
Clinical Endoscopy. 2024; 57(1):24-35 - Hassan C, Rizkala T, Mori Y, Spadaccini M, Misawa M, Antonelli G, Rondonotti E, Dekker E, Houwen BBSL, Pech O, Baumer S,
Li JW, von Renteln D, Haumesser C, Maselli R, Facciorusso A, Loredana C, Menini M, Schiliro A, Khalaf K, Pratel H, Radadiya DK, Bhandari P, Kudo SE, Sultan S, Vandvik PO, Sharma P, Rex DK, Foroutan F, Repici A for the CADx analysis group. Computer-Aided Diagnosis for the Resect-and-Discard Strategy for Colorectal Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024; 9(11):1010-1019 - Kumar R, Ng LXL, Wong YJ, TanCK, Wang LZ, Qiu TY, Wong B, Lin KW,
Li JW, Kwek ABE, Ang TL, Gokhle RS, Sivanath TP. Rotational Thromboelastometry Reduces the Need for Preemptive Transfusion in Cirrhosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology. 2024; 15(1):102409 - Rizkala T, Hassan C, Mori Y, Spadaccini M, Antonelli G, Dekker E, Houwen BBSL, Pech O, Baumer S, Rondonotti E, Radaelli F,
Li JW, con Renteln D, Misawa M, Facciorusso A, Maselli R, Carrara S, Fugazza A, Capogreco A, Khalaf K, Patel H, Sharma P, Rex D, Repici A. Accuracy of Computer-Aided Diagnosis in Colonoscopy Varies According to Polyp Location: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024; Aug 30:S1542-3565(24)00791-2 - Hassan C, Misawa M, Rizkala T, Mori Y, Sultan S, Facciorusso A, Antonelli G, Spadaccini M, Houwen BBSL, Rondonotti E, Patel H, Khalaf K,
Li JW, Fernandez GM, Bhandari P, Dekker E, Gross S, Berzin T, Vandvik PO, Correale L, Kudo SE, Sharma P, Rex DK, Repici A, Foroutan F; CADx Analysis Study Group. Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Leaving Colorectal Polyps In Situ: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2024; 177(7):919-928
- Zhou Y,
Li JW, Uedo N. Multimodal Management of Foregut Neuroendocrine Neoplasms.
Best Practice and Research: Clinical Gastroenterology. 2024; 68:101889 - Tani Y,
Li JW, Uedo N. Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging is Useful for Detection of Small Gastric Adenocarcinoma of Fundic-Gland Type.
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024; 39(5):783-784 - Ueda T,
Li JW, Ho SH, Singh R, Uedo N. Precision Endoscopy in the Era of Climate Change and Sustainability.
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024; 39(1):18-27 - Ueda T, Ishihara R, Yoshii S,
Li JW, Asada Y, Kitagawa D, Kizawa A, Ninomiya T, Okubo Y, Kawakami Y, Tani Y, Shichijo S, Kanesaka T, Yamamoto S, Takeuchi Y, Higashino K, Uedo N, Michida T. Predictors of Technical Difficulty for Trainees in Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. Esophagus. 2024; 21(1):58-66
- Nobre R, Uedo N, Ishihara R, Okubo Y,
Li JW, Maluf-Filho F. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Oral Cavity and Pharynx: How to do it. Endoscopy. 2024;56(S 01):E914-E915
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Li JW, Wu CCH, Lee JWJ, Liang R, Soon GST, Wang LM, Koh XH, Koh CJ, Chew WD, Lin KW, Thian MY, Matthew R, Kim G, Khor CJL, Fock KM, Ang TL, So JBY; Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Singapore (AIGES) Study Group. Real-world Validation of a Computer-aided Diagnosis System for Prediction of Polyp Histology in Colonoscopy: A Prospective Multicenter Study. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2023; 118(8):1353-1364
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Li JW, Ngu JC, Lim KR, Tay SW, Jiang B, Wijaya R, Yusof S, Ong CJ, Kwek ABE, Ang TL. Colonic Stenting in Acute Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction – an Audit of Efficacy and Safety in a Tertiary Referral Centre in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. 2023; 64(10):603-608
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Li JW, Uedo N, Shichijo S. Adaptation of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Techniques for Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection: A Review of Key Steps and Technical Aspects. VideoGIE. 2023; 9(2):102-106
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Li JW, Ang TL. Underwater Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Colorectal Tumors: The Next Step in the "Underwater Evolution"? Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2023; 38(9):1453-1454
- Asada Y, Shichijo S,
Li JW, Uedo N. Reopenable-clip Over-the-line Method for Closure of Large Perforation During Esophageal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. Endoscopy. 2023; 55:E1103-E1104
- Kitagawa D, Shichijo S,
Li JW, Okubo Y, Takeuchi Y, Uedo N. Use of a Novel Re-openable Endoclip for the Closure of a Large Mucosal Defect after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. Endoscopy 2023; 55(S 01):E883-E884
- Shichijo S, Tani Y,
Li JW, Takeuchi Y, Uedo N. Resection of Large Terminal Ileum Polyp: Usefulness of Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection. VideoGIE. 2023; 8(11):472-473
- Ang TL,
Li JW, Wang LM. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Tissue Acquisition in the Era of Precision Medicine. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2023; 38(10):1677-1678
- Leong JWH, Wang LM,
Li JW, Ang TL, Kwek BEA, Ong JPL. Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Masquerading as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. ACG Case Reports Journal. 2023; 10(9):e01090
- Tee CHN, R Rajesh, Ang TL,
Li JW. Role of Artificial Intelligence in Barrett's Esophagus. Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology. 2023; 4(2):28-35
- Tan TC, Roslan NEB,
Li JW, Zou X, Chen X, Ratnasari, Santosa A. Patient Acceptability of Symptoms Screening and Patient Education Using a Chatbot for Autoimmune Inflammatory Diseases: Survey Study. JMIR Formative Research. 2023; 7:e49239
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Li JW, Wang LM, Ang TL. Artificial Intelligence-assisted Colonoscopy: A Narrative Review of Current Data and Clinical Applications. Singapore Medical Journal. 2022; 63(3):118-124
- Chen E,
Li JW, Wang LM, Lwin KY, Tan CK, Ong J, Ang TL. Lessons of the month 1: When What You See is not UC (Ulcerative Colitis): An Unusual Presentation of Pancolitis in a Developed Country. Clinical Medicine (London). 2022; 22(2):166-168
- Ang D, Koo SH, Chan YH, Tan TY, Soon GH, Tan CK, Lin KW, Krishnasamy-Balasubramanian JK, Wong YJ, Kumar R, R R, Tan Y, Ong PJ, Tan YJ,
Li JW, Kwek AB, Ang TL. Clinical Trial: Seven-day Vonaprazan Versus 14-day Proton Pump Inhibitor-based Triple Therapy for First-line Helicobacter pylori Eradication. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2022; 56(3):436-449
- Namasivayam V, Koh CJ, Tsao S, Lee J, Ling KL, Khor C, Lim T,
Li JW, Oo AM, Yip BCH, Hussain I, Chua TS, Toh BC, Ong HS, Wang LM, So JBY, Teh M, Yeoh KG, Ang TL. Academy of Medicine, Singapore guideline on endoscopic surveillance and management of gastric premalignant lesions. Annals of Academy of Medicine Singapore. 2022 Jul; 51(7):417-435
- Ang TL, Lim JF, Chua TS, Tan KY,
Li JW, Cong CH, Gwee KA, Namasivayam V, Vu CKF, Khor CJL, Wang LM, Yeoh KG. Clinical Guidance on Endoscopic Management of Colonic Polyps in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. 2022; 63(4):173-186
- Ang TL, Seet E, Goh YC, Ng WK, Koh CJ, Lui HF,
Li JW, Oo AM, Lim KBL, Ho KS, Chew MH, Quan WL, Tan DMY, Ng KH, Goh HS, Cheong WK, Tseng P, Ling KL. Academy of Medicine, Singapore Clinical Guideline on the Use of Sedation by Non-Anaesthesiologists during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in the Hospital Setting. Annals of Academy of Medicine Singapore. 2022; 51(1):24-39
- Tan CK, Wang LM, Goh L,
Li JW, Lin J, Ang TL. Tis not a Leiomyoma! Two Cases of Postendoscopic Full-thickness Resection Leiomyomatous Pseudopolyps. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2022; 117(2):352-354
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Li JW, Chia TS, Fock KM, Chong KDW, Wong YJ, Ang TL. Artificial Intelligence and Polyp Detection in Colonoscopy: Use of a Single Neural Network to Achieve Rapid Polyp Localization for Clinical Use. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dec 2021; 36(12):3298-3307.
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JW Li, TL Ang, 2021, Narrow-Band Imaging. Philip W.Y. Chiu, Yasushi Sano, Noriya Uedo, Rajvinder Singh in Endoscopy in Early Gastrointestinal Cancers, Volume 1, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
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Li JW, Ang TL. Colonoscopy and Artificial Intelligence: Bridging the Gap or a Gap Needing to be Bridged? Artificial Intelligence in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2021; 2(2): 36-49
- Tan CK,
Li JW, Wang LM, Kwek ABE, Ang TL. Colorectal Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection: Initial Experience from a Tertiary Centre in Singapore.GastroHep. 2021; 3(5):298-306
- Wu CCH, Namasivayam V,
Li JW, Khor CJ, Fock KM, Law NM, Wang LM, Ang TL. A Prospective Randomized Tandem Gastroscopy Pilot Study of Linked Color Imaging Versus White Light Imaging for Detection of Upper Gastrointestinal Lesions. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Sep 2021; 36(9):2562-2567
- Chang PE, Tan CK, Cheah CC,
Li W, Chow WC, Wong YJ. Validation of the Expanded Baveno-VI Criteria for Screening Gastroscopy in Asian Patients with Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease. Digestive Diseases and Sciences 2021; 66(4):1343-1348
- Tan YY, Tay GSK,
Li JW, Kwek ABE, Ang YL, Wang LM, Tan MTK. Clinical Features and Predictors of Dysplasia in Proximal Sessile Serrated Lesions. Clinical Endoscopy. Jul 2021; 54(4):578-588
- Wong YJ, Thurairajah PH, Kumar R, Tan J, Fock KM,
Li W, Kwek A, Tan YB, Koh J, Lee ZC, Kumar LS, Teo EK, Ang TL. Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir in a Real-world Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 3 Cohort. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2021; 36(5):1300-1308
- Fang SLW, Teo L, Loo CY,
Li JW, Santosa A. Lessons of the month 2: Ocular Manifestations and Complications of Hepatitis C. Clinical Medicine (London) 2021; 21(4):e417-e419
- Tay SW,
Li JW, Fock KM. Diet and Cancer of the Esophagus and Stomach. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology. Mar 2021; 37(2): 158-163
- Ang TL,
Li JW, Vu CKF, Ho GH, Chang PE, Chong CH, Chua TS, Ong DEH, Yip BCH, Gwee KA. Chapter of Gastroenterologists Professional Guidance on Risk Mitigation for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy during COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. Jul 2020; 61(7): 345-349
- Ang TL,
Li JW. Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Biopsy and Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Gastrointestinal Anastomosis: A tale of twin cities. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Aug 2020; 35(8): 1259-1260
- Chang JPK, Wong YJ, Yang WL, Lim KBL, Tan PS, Ho GH, Yip BCH,
Li JW, Chong CH, Ong DEH, Chua TS, Vu CKF, Gwee KA, Ang TL, Tan CK. Chapter of Gastroenterologists Professional Guidance for Management of Patients with Liver Disease in Singapore during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Singapore Medical Journal. 2020; 61(12): 619-62
- Wong YJ, Tan M, Zheng Q,
Li JW, Kumar R, Fock KM, Teo EK, Ang TL. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of COVID-19 associated Liver Injury. Annals of Hepatology. 2020; 19(6): 627-634
- Teh K, Tay SW, Chen K, Koh SJ, Wong YJ, Kwek ABE,
Li JW, Fock KM, Teo EK, Ang TL, Tan M. Impact of Enhanced Personal Protective Equipment on Colonoscopy Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Endoscopy International Open. 2020; 8(6):E809-E814
- Wong YJ, Chandrasekaran KR, Lin WK, Kumar R, Tan YJ, Teo EK, Ang TL,
Li WJ, Thurairajah PH. Short-term and Long-term predictors of nosocomial Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. Aug 2020; 61(8): 419-425
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Li JW, Ang TL, Wang LM, Tan TK, Fock KM, Teo EK. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Colorectal Neoplasms: an Audit of its Safety and Efficacy in a Single Tertiary Centre in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. 2019; 60(10): 526-531
- Ang TL,
Li JW, Kwek BEA, Thurairajah PH, Wang LM. The Difference in Histological Yield between 19G EUS-FNA and EUS-fine Needle Biopsy Needles. Endoscopic Ultrasound 2019; 8(4): 255-260
- Ang TL,
Li JW, Wong YJ, Tan YL, Fock KM, Tan TK, Kwek BE, Teo EK, Ang SH, Wang LM. A Prospective Randomised Study of Colonoscopy Using Blue Laser Imaging and White Light Imaging in the Detection and Differentiation of Colonic Polyps. Endoscopy International Open. 2019; 7(10):E1207-E1213
- Wu C,
Li JW, Ng KS, Ang D. Management of PEG Site Gastric Ulcer in a Patient with an Esophageal Stricture and Hiatus Hernia. Clinical Endoscopy. 2018; 51(1): 99-10
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Li JW, Ang TL, Kwek BE, Harichander PT, Fock KM, Teo EK. The Learning Curve for Needle Knife Precut Sphincterotomy Revisited. United European Gastroenterology Journal. 2017; 5(8): 1116-1122
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Li JW, Goh BB, Chang PK, Tan CK. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Outperforms Hong Kong Liver Cancer Staging of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Multiethnic Asians – Real-World Perspective. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017; 23(22): 4054-4063
- Goh BB,
Li JW, Chang PE, Lin YC, Chow KY, Tan CK. Deciphering the Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma through the Passage of Time: a Study of 1401 Patients Across Three Decades. Hepatology Communications. 2017; 1(6): 564-571
- Seo KI, Yun BC,
Li WJ, Lee SU, Han BH, Park ET. Barriers to Treatment of Failed or Interferon Ineligible Patients in the Era of DAA: Single Center Study. Clinical and Molecular Hepatology. 2017; 23(1): 74-79
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Li JW, Khor JC. Testing and Treating Helicobacter Pylori Infection. The Singapore Family Physician. 2017; 43(2): 52-54
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Li JW, Ang TL. Is Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy the Way to Go. Gastrointestinal Intervention. 2016; 5: 193-198
- Ang TL, Kwek BE, Song MJ,
Li JW, Harichander PT. A Comparative Study of Strategies for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis after Early Precut Sphincterotomy for Biliary Access. Journal of Digestive Diseases. 2016; 17(10):692-696
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Li JW, Tan MT, Ang TL, Teo EK. Chemoprevention Trials of GI Cancers in Asia. Best Practice and Research: Clinical Gastroenterology. 2015; 29(6): 967-78
- Chang PE, Wong GW,
Li JW, Lui HF, Chow WC, Tan CK. Epidemiology and Clinical Evolution of Liver Cirrhosis in Singapore. Annals of Academy of Medicine Singapore. 2015; 44(6): 218-25
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