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Gastroenterology

It covers gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery, pancreatic and anorectal diseases, and provides comprehensive treatment from endoscopic diagnosis and treatment to complex gastrointestinal surgery.

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Comprehensive coverage of digestive diseases, includinggastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and anorectal diseases, all of which can be assessed.
Endoscopic precision diagnosis and treatmentis used for examination, biopsy and some minimally invasive treatments.
Complex digestive surgerycovers gastrointestinal tumors, intestinal obstruction, and complex abdominal diseases.
Multidisciplinarycollaborative assessment involving internal medicine, surgery, imaging, and oncology teams.

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esophageal cancer

Disease Introduction Esophageal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs on the mucosa of the esophagus (the digestive tract connecting the throat and stomach). In my country, squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type. Early stages often present with no obvious symptoms; by the time symptoms such as choking when swallowing, discomfort behind the sternum, or weight loss appear, the cancer is often in a locally advanced stage. With advancements in minimally invasive surgery, immunotherapy, and precisio

Gastrointestinal tumors

Disease Introduction Gastrointestinal tumors refer to tumors occurring in the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and other digestive tracts. In their early stages, most tumors do not present obvious symptoms. Nowadays, very early-stage cancers can be detected through gastroscopy and colonoscopy, eliminating the need for major surgery as in the past. Doctors use an endoscope inserted through the mouth or anus to peel and remove the lesion piece by piece, like peeling an eggshell, completely preserving the nor

Stomach cancer

Disease Introduction Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the gastric mucosal epithelium. It has a high incidence and mortality rate in my country, and in its early stages, it often resembles common stomach ailments and is difficult to detect. Through early diagnosis via gastroscopy, surgical resection, and comprehensive treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, more and more patients are achieving better outcomes: those with locally advanced stages can undergo c

Colorectal cancer

Disease Introduction Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the colon or rectum. In its early stages, it often presents with no obvious symptoms, but as the disease progresses, symptoms such as rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and weight loss may appear. Its occurrence is often related to the long-term evolution of intestinal polyps, dietary structure, genetics, and age. Screening methods such as colonoscopy can detect and treat the cancer at an early stage, even in

Appendicitis

Disease Introduction Appendiceal cancer is a rare type of tumor originating from the appendix. Its overall malignancy is relatively low, and it often lacks typical symptoms in the early stages, making it easily mistaken for appendicitis or ovarian cysts, leading to missed or misdiagnosis. The most common type is low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN), which secretes mucus like "jelly" and slowly spreads into the abdominal cavity. More malignant types include mucinous adenocarcinoma and signet ring

pancreatic cancer

Disease Introduction Pancreatic cancer is known as the "king of cancers." Early-stage pancreatic cancer often presents with few or no symptoms. Located deep in the posterior abdomen, many patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. It frequently encases or invades structures such as the mesenteric vessels, making direct surgical resection difficult. In recent years, doctors have increasingly used chemotherapy to shrink the tumor and create a surgical window, followed by precise resection using minimally

gastric stromal tumor

Disease Introduction Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a type of tumor that grows in the muscular layer of the stomach wall. They are not the same as ordinary stomach cancer. Most are caused by mutations in the KIT or PDGFRA genes. In the early stages, they are often asymptomatic, but as they grow, they may become palpable as a mass in the abdomen, causing bleeding or anemia. They are particularly "sensitive" to targeted drugs: oral imatinib can often significantly shrink large tumors, and when

colorectal polyps

Disease Introduction Colorectal polyps are small fleshy growths on the inner wall of the large intestine. Most grow slowly and are not inherently dangerous. However, adenomatous polyps and some serrated polyps, if left untreated, can potentially develop into colorectal cancer through a long process of "adenoma to carcinoma." The good news is that a colonoscopy can detect and remove polyps on the spot, nipping the potential for cancer in the bud. After the polyps are completely removed, regular follow-up c

Pelvic floor dysfunction

Disease Introduction Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to the weakening or loss of strength in the muscles and ligaments that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Women are most susceptible after pregnancy, childbirth, or postmenopause when hormone levels drop. Symptoms include urinary incontinence when coughing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects (stress urinary incontinence), a feeling of something pulling downwards or even palpable bulging tissue (pelvic organ prolapse), and difficulty holding in bow

Anal cancer

Disease Introduction Anal cancer primarily refers to squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (anal canal). Unlike rectal cancer, the vast majority of anal cancers are caused by long-term human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Smoking, HIV infection, and weakened immunity are high-risk factors. Its most distinctive feature is that treatment primarily involves combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy rather than open surgery: through concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy, most early- to mid-stage patients can c

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Recommended Hospitals

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Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantRare & Complex DiseasesOncologyGastroenterologyNeurologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryHepatobiliaryOrthopedicsObstetrics & GynecologyENTCosmetic Surgery

In the ranking of Chinese hospitals released by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has topped the comprehensive ranking for more than ten consecutive years, and has twice ranked first in the national performance evaluation of tertiary public hospitals. Among the 42 specialties covered in the comprehensive specialty ranking, 28 of Peking Union Medical College Hospital's specialties are ranked in the top 10. Nine specialties, including pathology, rheumatology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, neurology, nuclear medicine, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, and allergy, rank first in the country; several specialties, including radiology, anesthesiology, endocrinology, laboratory medicine, ultrasound medicine, and gastroenterology, rank second in the country. The hospital is a national center for the diagnosis and treatment of complex, critical, and rare diseases designated by the National Health Commission, a national demonstration base for higher medical education and standardized residency training, and a national core base for clinical medical research and technological innovation.

Year Founded
1921
Beds
3000
Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University
Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University logo
Beijing · Partner Hospital

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantGastroenterologyInternal MedicineSurgery

The hospital is the supporting unit of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases and the National Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, and a pilot unit of the National Flagship Hospital for Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine. It has 12 national key clinical specialties, 27 doctoral programs, and 33 master's programs. It is ranked A+ in the national performance evaluation of tertiary public hospitals and is one of the earliest hospitals in the country to undertake the tasks of healthcare for cadres and medical treatment for foreign guests. In 2018, it became one of the first batch of pilot units in the country to establish a modern hospital management system.

Year Founded
1952
Beds
3306
Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo
Shanghai · Partner Hospital

Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

OncologyHematologyGastroenterologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryOrthopedics

Ruijin Hospital consistently ranks among the top four hospitals in China according to the comprehensive hospital rankings released by the Fudan University Hospital Management Institute. It is a national medical center construction unit and possesses national-level platforms such as the National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases and the National Clinical Research Center for Hematological Diseases. The hospital currently has four key disciplines designated by the Ministry of Education (Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Cardiology, and Neurology), 22 national key clinical specialties, and one national key laboratory for medical genomics. The hospital has been awarded the title of National Civilized Unit four times consecutively and has received honors such as the National May 1st Labor Medal and the National Advanced Collective of the Health System. It is also a national demonstration unit for integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

Year Founded
1907
Beds
5100
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine logo
Shanghai · Partner Hospital

Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Organ TransplantGastroenterologyUrologyInternal MedicineObstetrics & Gynecology

Renji Hospital boasts 13 national key clinical specialties (Gastroenterology, Obstetrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Urology, Nephrology, Imaging Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy, Transplantation, and Critical Care Medicine), and houses the National Key Laboratory of Oncology, the Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology of the Ministry of Education, and the Key Laboratory of Gastroenterology of the National Health Commission. The hospital ranks among the top in China for several specialties in the Fudan University Hospital Rankings, with its gastroenterology program consistently ranking first in the country for many years. It is also a co-construction unit of the National Regional Medical Center for Digestive Diseases.

Year Founded
1844
Beds
2750
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
West China Hospital of Sichuan University logo
Chengdu · Partner Hospital

West China Hospital of Sichuan University

RehabilitationOrgan TransplantRare & Complex DiseasesOncologyGastroenterologyCardio-CerebrovascularNeurologyUrologyInternal MedicineSurgeryThoracicHepatobiliaryOrthopedics

The hospital is among the first batch of national medical center construction units and a pilot hospital for high-quality development jointly built by the national and provincial governments. It has established a national medical center for mental illness and two national regional medical centers. The hospital has 43 national key clinical specialties, ranking first among hospitals in China; its clinical medicine ESI ranking is in the top 0.252‰ globally. In the Fudan University version of the China Hospital Ranking, the hospital's comprehensive strength has ranked among the top three in China for many consecutive years (ranking second in the country for 11 consecutive years). Its anesthesiology department ranks first in the country, and many other specialties such as radiology, pathology, urology, ultrasound medicine, and geriatrics are among the top in the country. More than 10 specialties in the hospital are ranked among the top three in the country, and nearly 30 specialties are ranked among the top ten in the country.

Year Founded
1982
Beds
4900

Leading Specialists

Trusted Expertise Across Leading Specialties

Li Jingnan

Li Jingnan

Professor , specializing in colorectal cancer screening and neuroendocrine tumors

Gastroenterology

Research areas: carcinogenesis mechanisms, clinical screening and prevention of colon polyps and colorectal cancer; neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal pancreas. Cutting-edge technology: Long-term research on the treatment of colon polyps and the screening, prevention, and carcinogenesis mechanisms of colorectal cancer (Visiting Scholar at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School). Led the compilation of national expert consensus on neuroendocrine tumors and gastrointestinal mucosa

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences logo Affiliated Hospital Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Ni Quanxing

Ni Quanxing

Chief Physician, Professor, Founder of the Discipline

Gastroenterology

Research areas : Basic and clinical research on pancreatic tumors, comprehensive treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer; Cutting-edge technology: Establishment of a multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment system for pancreatic cancer; Areas of expertise: Pancreatic cancer, ampullary cancer, and tumors at the bile duct-pancreatic junction; Academic highlights: A leading authority on pancreatic tumors in China, and Director of the Academic Committee of the Shanghai Pancreatic Tumor Institute; Core values

Fudan University Cancer Hospital logo Affiliated Hospital Fudan University Cancer Hospital
Ji Ming

Ji Ming

Professor – Specializing in Interventional Digestive Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Research areas: Endoscopic interventional (minimally invasive) diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases, including endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic and biliary diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Cutting-edge technology: Proficient in interventional (minimally invasive) endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract cancers, with extensive experience in endoscopic treatment of early gastrointestinal cancers and pancreatic and biliary disease

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University logo Affiliated Hospital Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University
Wu Bin

Wu Bin

Specializing in Colorectal Tumor Surgery and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology

Research areas: Surgical treatment of colorectal tumors and surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Cutting-edge technology: Participated in laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in the professional group, and participated in multiple national multicenter clinical studies. Specializes in treating: colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), and intestinal obstruction. Academic Hi

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences logo Affiliated Hospital Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Li Peng

Li Peng

Chief Physician, Professor, Director of the Digestive Center

Gastroenterology

Research areas : early gastrointestinal cancer, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), pancreatic and biliary diseases; Cutting-edge technology: EUS for precise diagnosis of pancreatic tumors and intramural lesions of the gastrointestinal tract; Areas of expertise: early esophageal/gastric cancer, pancreatic lesions, common bile duct stones; Academic highlights: Dean of the School of Digestive Health, Capital Medical University; Core value: Establishing standardized clinical pathways for early gastrointestinal canc

Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University logo Affiliated Hospital Beijing Friendship Hospital (Second Clinical Medical College), Capital Medical University
Xu Jin

Xu Jin

Chief Physician, Professor

Gastroenterology

Research Areas : Neoadjuvant conversion therapy for pancreatic cancer, peritoneal metastasis of pancreatic cancer; Cutting-edge Technology: Neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer + HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal perfusion) combined regimen; Areas of Expertise: Locally advanced pancreatic cancer, peritoneal metastasis of pancreatic cancer, periampullary cancer; Academic Highlights: Key expert in pancreatic cancer conversion therapy; Core Value: Improved screening criteria for conversion surgery in

Fudan University Cancer Hospital logo Affiliated Hospital Fudan University Cancer Hospital

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Patient Stories

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Giant Pancreatic Pseudocyst : A Hidden Danger After an CASE 01
PATIENT JOURNEY

Giant Pancreatic Pseudocyst : A Hidden Danger After an "Emergency" - How a Russian Patient Dissolved a Fluid-Filled Sac in His Abdomen Using "Scarless" Endoscopic Techniques in China

Gastroenterology

Patient records Name: Elena Age: 62 years old Nationality: Russian Diagnosis: Recovery phase of severe acute pancreatitis, giant pancreatic pseudocyst (15cm in diameter). Treatment hospital: Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University. After surviving the life-or-death ordeal of acute pancreatitis, some patients face a troublesome sequela — pancreatic pseudocysts. This fluid-filled "sac" is like a time bomb, potentially causing infection, rupture, or compression of surroundi

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Chronic Pancreatitis : A German Engineer's Journey to Pain Relief - How We Helped Him End Years of Severe Pain Using Endoscopic Techniques CASE 02
PATIENT JOURNEY

Chronic Pancreatitis : A German Engineer's Journey to Pain Relief - How We Helped Him End Years of Severe Pain Using Endoscopic Techniques

Gastroenterology

Patient records Name: Hans Age: 52 years old Nationality: German Diagnosis: Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis, multiple pancreatic duct stones, dilation of the main pancreatic duct (diameter >1cm), and intractable abdominal pain. Treatment Hospital: Pancreatic Center, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine For patients with chronic pancreatitis, the recurring, deep-seated abdominal pain is an indescribable torment. Hans's story tells how he ended years of pain in China

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Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a CASE 03
PATIENT JOURNEY

Crohn's Disease-Related Bowel Obstruction : How a British Patient Finds a "Balance on a Knife's Edge" in China When "Green Cancer" Repeatedly Causes Obstruction

GastroenterologySurgery

Patient records Name: David Age: 35 Nationality: British Diagnosis: Crohn's disease (ileocolic type, stricture type), recurrent small bowel obstruction Treatment Hospital: Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Crohn's disease, known as the "green cancer," is incurable and recurrent, leading to serious complications such as intestinal stenosis, perforation, and fistulas. David's story tells how he found a precise balance between "over-operation" and "recurrent obstr

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I come to China for a checkup if I have chronic stomach pain?

The cause can be found through gastroscopy, imaging, and laboratory tests.

Can Helicobacter pylori be completely cured?

In most cases, it can be treated with standard eradication therapy, but the treatment plan needs to be developed based on the test results.

Do gastric polyps require surgery?

Some gastric polyps can be removed endoscopically, depending on their size, type, and pathological results.

Can colorectal polyps be removed minimally invasively?

In many cases, removal can be done endoscopically.

Can intestinal obstruction be treated surgically?

Some cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction require surgery, while others can be treated conservatively.

Can pancreatic cancer be operated on?

Some patients meet the criteria for surgery, but it needs to be evaluated based on the stage and overall condition.

Can severe pancreatitis be treated in China?

Professional evaluation can be conducted. Severe patients usually require multidisciplinary and ICU support.

Can gastrointestinal tumors be treated with minimally invasive surgery?

Some patients can be evaluated for laparoscopic or robotic surgery based on the location and stage of the tumor.

Can anorectal diseases be treated comprehensively in one session?

The treatment plan needs to be determined based on the type and severity of the disease.

Can I continue to have remote follow-up consultations after treatment?

Follow-up visits can be arranged according to the treatment stage.