Zavier Yongxuan Lim

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Dr. Zavier Yongxuan Lim is a pioneering gastrointestinal surgeon whose work is redefining the boundaries of fluorescence-guided surgery. His primary research focus is the clinical application of indocyanine green (ICG) dye, a field in which he has made transformative contributions. In his highly cited 2023 paper, "Indocyanine green dye and its application in gastrointestinal surgery: The future is bright green" (39 citations), Dr. Lim systematically demonstrated how ICG can be leveraged for critical intraoperative tasks—from ureter identification and lymph node assessment to biliary mapping, organ perfusion evaluation, and the determination of oncological margins. Perhaps most notably, his research explores the conjugation of ICG with artificial antibodies targeting tumour markers like carcinoembryonic antigen, paving the way for targeted, real-time cancer visualization. This work has profound implications for improving surgical precision and patient outcomes. With a growing citation impact that underscores his influence, Dr. Lim is widely regarded as a leading voice in the integration of optical imaging into routine surgical practice, earning him recognition as a key innovator in next-generation gastrointestinal oncology.