Dr Julian C. L. Wong
Senior Vascular & General Surgeon
Vascular Surgery
About
Dr Wong is a senior Vascular and General Surgeon based at Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore. Prior to private practice, he served in government hospitals for 31 years. He completed his medical and specialist training (CCST) in the academic unit in South Manchester University hospital, UK and was an established NHS Consultant General and Vascular surgeon (University Hospital of North Staffordshire & Nuffield Hospital) before coming back to Singapore 10 years ago. He served in National University of Singapore Hospital (NUH) as a senior consultant and Head of Division of Vascular and Endovascular surgery in CTVS department, National University Heart Centre. During this time, he was also Director of Aortic Centre and Director of vascular Laboratory. He offered full range of vascular and endovascular surgery as well as any redo complex vascular surgery.
Delivering clinical excellence with attentive communications to patients is his basic ethos. Practicing evidence-based medicine with the latest technology and treatment is essential in his practice.
Awards
During Dr Wong’s tenure in NHS UK, he received level 2 local clinical excellence award for his contribution in Vascular services in University Hospital North Staffordshire. Together with the cardiology team, he received a Staff Team Innovation Award for starting TAVI service in 2007.
At NUH Singapore, Dr Wong received his 10 year Long Service Award in 2021 and Resident Choice Award in 2020 and 2021 for his postgraduate teaching.
Treatments / Specialities
Dr Wong is highly regarded for his specialised clinical interests and skills in:
- Aortic surgery (EVAR/ TEVAR/ FEVAR/ Hybrid/ Complex open and Redo)
- Carotid surgery/ stenting
- Venous disease (EVLT/ redo/ classical open) and venous ulcers management
- Renal access surgery or dialysis
- Onco-vascular surgery
- Diabetic foot revascularization (Bypass, angioplasty and safari technique)
Paper Published
1. Wong J, Haynes S, Higgins K , McCollum CN
“Does autologous transfusion reduce blood transfusion in aortic surgery?”
British Journal of Surgery June 1999 (VSS Abstract)
2.Wong J, Haynes S , Higgins K , McCollum CN
“When is cell-salvage useful in aortic surgery?”
British Journal of Surgery June 2000 (SRS Abstract)
3. Haynes S, Wong J , Higgins K , McCollum CN
“Is the immune response influenced by blood transfusion in aortic surgery?”
British Journal of Surgery June 2000 (SRS Abstract)
4. Torella F, Wong J, Haynes S, Higgins K, McCollum CN
“Autologous Vs Homologous transfusion in aortic surgery: ATIS multi centre clinical trail”
British Journal of Surgery Jan 2001:88; 604 (SRS Abstract)
5. Haynes S, Wong J , Higgins K , McCollum CN
“The influence of homologous blood transfusion on immunity and clinical outcome in aortic surgery”
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2001 Sept; 22 (3): 244-50
6. Wong J, Torella F, Haynes S, Higgins K, McCollum CN
“Autologous Vs Homologous transfusion in aortic surgery: ATIS multi centre clinical trail”
Annals of Surgery USA July 2002 Vol. 235, No1, 145-5
7. Haynes S, Torella F, Wong J, Higgins K, James M McCollum CN
“Economic evaluations of a randomised clinical trial of haemodilution with cell salvage in aortic surgery”
British Journal of Surgery July 2002, 89,731-736
8.Bennett JR, Torella F, Haynes SL, Wong JCL, Dalrymple K, McCollum CN
“The influence of autologous transfusion in aortic surgery”
Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine 2004
Publications
9.Khwaja N, Khwaja S, Murray D,Wong J, Murphy MO, Ghosh J.
“Trainees’ knowledge of eponymous names of surgical instruments”
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 2005; 87(8):284-285(suppl).
10. Khwaja N, Sharma S, Wong J, Murray D, Ghosh J, Murphy MO, Halka AT, Walker MG.
“Interpretation services in an inner city teaching hospital: A six year experience”
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
11. Khwaja N, Khwaja S, Murray D, Wong J, Murphy MO, Ghosh J, Halka A, Walker MG.
“Trainees Knowledge of Eponymous Names of Surgical Instruments”.
Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland. June 2005; 3(3) S38.
12.Khwaja N, Sharma S, Wong J, Murray D, Ghosh J , Murphy MO, Halka A, Walker MG.
“Interpreter Services in an Inner City Teaching Hospital: A Six Year Experience”
Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland. June 2005; 3(3) S89.
13. Wong J, McCollum CN
“What is new in vascular surgery?”
Pulse-I journal 19th September 2005 issue
14. G. Pearce, N.D. Perkinson, J.Wong, J.Spence, T. Jinsena , L. Gwatkin , P.Brookfield, Jones, TZ., Pearce,G., Perkinson.ND, Roffe, C., Wong, J.
‘Applications of the ‘GP’ Mechanical Thrombectomy Device: Clot Removal in the Peripheral Vascular System’. Journal of the World Universities, 2008, Volume 2, Issue 5, pp.11-24.
15. Pearce, G., Brookefield, P., Burley, M., Murcott, D., Perkinson, ND., Spence, J., Wong, J.
‘The GP Mechanical Thrombectomy Device measurements and modelling, using laboratory models, applications of Geometric Algebra techniques and cadaveric brains’.
International Journal of Stroke volume 4, suppl 2, 2009. p27.
16. Pearce, G., Jones, TZ, Perkinson, ND, Roffe, C., Wong, J
‘Preclinical Study into a new mechanical embolectomy device: the GP device’.. International Journal of Stroke volume 4, suppl 2, 2009. P11-12.
Publications
17. G. Pearce1, N.D. Perkinson1, J.Wong2, M. Burley1, J. Spence1, P.Brookfield1, and D. Murcott1
“In-vitro testing of a new mechanical clot retrieval device using vortex flow suction”
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2009 Jul-Aug; 18(4):288-93
18. Romero G, Higuera I, Martinez ML, Pearce G, Perkinson N, Roffe C, Wong J: Computational modeling of a new t hrombectomy device for the extraction of blood clots. Adv Exp Med Biol; 2010;680:627-33
19. International Carotid Stenting study Investigators (et al plus Wong J)
“Carotid Artery Stenting compared with endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid stenosis ( International carotid stenting study): interim analysis of a randomized controlled trial”
The lancet ,volume 375, issue 9719,pages 985-997, 20 march 2010
20. Christopher Tennuci,1,2 Gillian Pearce,3 Julian Wong,4,5 Sanjeev Nayak,5,6 Tom Jones,1,5 Frank Lally,2 and Christine Roffe2,5
“Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Methods of Recanalization in a Model of the Middle Cerebral Artery: Thrombus Aspiration via a 4F Catheter, Thrombus Aspiration via the GP Thromboaspiration Device, and Mechanical Thrombectomy Using the Solitaire Thrombectomy Device” Stroke Research and Treatment Volume 2011 (2011), Article ID 186424, 6 pagesdoi:10.4061/2011/186424
21. Gillian Pearce, Neil Perkinson, Lee Brooker, Julian Wong,
“Pilot study into the removal of blood clots using tPA delivered locally through the ‘GP’ Mechanical Thrombectomy Device”. The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society Volume 7, 2011 ISSN 1832-3669
22. M.T.Clark, P.W. Waterlanda, S.S. Bahiaa, J.R. Asquithb, A.D. Pherwania, J.C.L. Wonga
“ True Brachial Artery Aneurysm “ A Rarity
EJVS extra Volume 23 issue 4 April 2012 page 27- 28
23. J Patrick, KMC Abrew, YL Hock, G Selzer, G Pearce, S Dicken, D Cvijan, A Khan, K Hadley, J Wong, G Romero. IJMST (2014), 6(2):6-9
“An investigation into blood clot removal in human vessels using the GP Mechanical Thrombectomy Device (GPMTD)”
Publications
24. Khan MA, Moffat A, Ahmed W, Wong J, Jadun C.
“Common carotid artery dissection: a rare cause of acute neck swelling”
Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Mar;94(3):111-2.
25. Yeo LL, Wong J, Paliwal P, Majumder A, Chee EY, Ting E, Sharma VK.
“Giant Carotid Pseudoaneurysm”
J Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2015 Jun;23(2):118. doi: 10.4250/jcu.2015.23.2.118. Epub 2015 Jun 26.
26. Renaud CJ, Leong CR, Bin HW, Wong JC.
“Effect of brachial plexus block-driven vascular access planning on primary distal arteriovenous fistula recruitment and outcomes.”
J Vasc Surg. 2015 Nov;62(5):1266-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.06.134. Epub 2015 Aug 4
27. Koh TK, Ting JZL, Wee B, Khamitov R, Teoh K, Wong J, Sorokin VA.
“Coronary and arch hybrid surgery in a patient with infrarenal aortic occlusion”
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2018 Feb;26(2):148-150. doi: 10.1177/0218492318755181. Epub 2018 Jan 16.
28.Carlos Talayero,Gregorio Romero,Gillian Pearce,Julian Wong, “Simulation Of Blood Clot Removal By Aspiration Thrombectomy In Cerebral Vessels Using Geometry Optimization Of The Aspiration Device”, International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science and Technology(IJSSST), 2018, 19(5), PP.1-6
29. Aras O, Pearce G, Watkins AJ, Nurili F, Medine EI, Guldu OK, Tekin V, Wong J, Ma X, Ting R, Unak P, Akin O.
“An in-vivo pilot study into the effects of FDG-mNP in cancer in mice”
PLoS One. 2018 Aug 20;13(8):e0202482. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202482. eCollection 2018
30. Watkins AJ, Pearce G, Unak P, Guldu OK, Yasakci V, Akin O, Aras O, Wong J, Ma X.
“Tissue Morphology and Gene Expression Characterisation of Transplantable Adenocarcinoma Bearing Mice Exposed to Fluorodeoxyglucose-Conjugated Magnetic Nanoparticles.”
J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2018 Nov 1;14(11):1979-1991. doi: 10.1166/jbn.2018.2631.
31. CarlosTalayeroaGregorioRomeroaGillianPearcebJulianWongc
“Numerical modelling of blood clot extraction by aspiration thrombectomy. Evaluation of aspiration catheter geometry”
Journal of BiomechanicsVolume 94, 20 September 2019, Pages 193-201
Publications
32. Thrombectomy aspiration device geometry optimization for removal of blood clots in cerebral vessels
C. Talayero, G. Romero, G. Pearce, J. Wong
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (JMES)
ISSN: 2289-4659 e-ISSN: 2231-8380 VOL.14, ISSUE 1, 6229 – 6237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.14.1.2020.02.0487
33. Modeling of blood clot removal with aspiration Thrombectomy devices
G. Romero , C. Talayero , G. Pearce and J. Wong
JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (JMES)
ISSN: 2289-4659 e-ISSN: 2231-8380 VOL.14, ISSUE 1, 6238 – 6250
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.14.1.2020.03.0488
34.An investigation into the design of a device to treat haemorrhagic stroke.
Randhawa HS, Pearce G, Hepton R, Wong J, Zidane IF, Ma X.
Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2020 Apr;234(4):323-336. doi: 10.1177/0954411919890698. Epub 2019 Nov 27.
PMID: 31774350
35.Successful endovascular management of multiple mycotic aneurysms after liver transplantation - A case report and review of the literature.
Ng JJ, Tan JKH, Wong JCL, Wee BBK, Shridhar IG, Kow AWC, Madhavan K, Mangat KS, Bonney GK.
Vascular. 2020 Apr;28(2):165-171. doi: 10.1177/1708538119890963. Epub 2019 Dec 10.PMID: 31821777
36Randhawa HS, Pearce G, Hepton R, Wong J, Zidane IF, Ma X.
An investigation into the design of a device to treat haemorrhagic stroke.
Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2020 Apr;234(4):323-336. doi: 10.1177/0954411919890698. Epub 2019 Nov 27.
37.Experience from a Singapore tertiary hospital with restructuring of a vascular surgery practice in response to national and institutional policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ng JJ, Gan TRX, Niam JY, Menon RK, Ho P, Dharmaraj RB, Wong JCL, Choong AMTL.
J Vasc Surg. 2020 May 23:S0741-5214(20)31281-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.05.026.
PMID: 32454232
38.The global impact of COVID-19 on vascular surgical services.
Ng JJ, Ho P, Dharmaraj RB, Wong JCL, Choong AMTL.
J Vasc Surg. 2020 Jun;71(6):2182-2183.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2020.03.024. Epub 2020 Apr 1. PMID: 32247029
39. TYT Tang, CJQ Yap,SXY Soon, CLJ Wong
“Do we need another modality for truncal vein ablation?”-What about microwave as an endothermal device? – Phlebology 2020 DOI:1177/0268355520967583
Publications
40. Perihan Unak*, Rumbidzai Cheryl Budiyo, Alex Horsnzky, Volkan Yasakci, Gillian Pearce, Steve Russell, Omer Aras, Oguz Akin, Julian Wong. Effects of fluorodeoxyglucose magnetic nanoparticles on NCI-H727 and SH- SY5Y cancer cells. Asian Journal of Nanoscience and Materials, 4(1) 2021, 53-66. DOI: 10.26655/AJNANOMAT.2021.1.5
41. Yan, Q., Chan, Z.W., Goh, J.X.W. Jimmy Kim Fatt Hon, Julian Chi Leung Wong, William Kok-Fai Kong & Edgar Lik Wui Tay
A percutaneous approach to create tricuspid regurgitation in swine: a model for transcatheter tricuspid valve therapy assessment. J Artif Organs (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10047-020-01237-1
42. Perihan Unak*, Rachel Hepton, Max Harper, Volkan Yasakci, Gillian Pearce, Steve Russell, Omer Aras, Oguz Akin, Julian Wong. Toxicity testing of indocyanine green and fluorodeoxyglucose conjugated iron oxide nanoparticles with and without exposure to a magnetic field. Asian Journal of Nanoscience and Materials, 5(1) 2021, 53-56. DOI: 1026655/AJNANOMAT.2021.3.5
43. Sean Kien-Fatt Lee 1, Julian Chi-Leung Wong 1, Jun Jie Ng 2
An uncommon cause of hematemesis in a patient with end-stage renal disease
PMID: 34688706 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2021.10.020
44. Letter to the Editor
Re “Risk of Major Amputation Following Application of Paclitaxel Coated Balloons in the Lower Limb Arteries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials”
Tjun Y.TangabJulian C.L.WongcAlokTiwarid
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery Nov 2021 edition.
45.Pang SC, Tan RY, Choke E, Ho J, Tay KH, Gogna A, Irani FG, Zhuang KD, Toh L, Chan S, Krishnan P, Lee KA, Leong S, Lo R, Patel A, Tan BS, Too CW, Chua J, Tng RKA, Tang TY, Chng SP, Chong TT, Tay HT, Yap HY, Wong J, Dharmaraj RB, Ng JJ, Gopinathan A, Loh EK, Ong SJ, Yoong G, Tay JS, Chong KY, Tan CS. SIroliMus coated angioPlasty versus plain balloon angioplasty in the tREatment of dialySis acceSs dysfunctION (IMPRESSION): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2021 Dec 20;22(1):945. doi: 10.1186/s13063-021-05920-3. PMID: 34930401; PMCID: PMC8687634.
46. More Food for Thought for Use of Paclitaxel in the Below-the-Knee Arena in the Setting of Critical Limb Ischemia
Tjun Y. Tang*,† Edward T. C. Choke‡, Julian C. L. Wong§, John C. C. Wang∥
Radiology Mar 1 2022https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.211934
Publications
47. Letter to editor
Re: “Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins”—time to rethink the instructions for use for VenaSeal"?
TY Tang1,2, A Tiwari3 , CJQ Yap1, SXY Soon1 and CLJ Wong4
Phlebology 2022, Vol. 0(0) 1–2 DOI: 10.1177/02683555221108880
48. Safety and efficacy of combined antiplatelet and low-dose rivaroxaban in patients with chronic limb threatening ischaemia in Singapore
Claire Alexandra Chew 1MBChB,
Julian Chi Leung Wong 2,3FRCS, Charyl Jia Qi Yap 4BSc, Shereen Xue Yun Soon 4BSc, Tjun Yip Tang 2,4,5MD FRCS
Ann Acad Med Singap 2022;51:580-2 LETTER TO THE EDITOR https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.202282
