Professor Guo Wei: Complex Aortic and Vascular Surgery Expert at 301 Hospital

Professor Guo Wei: Complex Aortic and Vascular Surgery Expert at 301 Hospital

Professor Guo Wei: Complex Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Specialist

Professor Guo Wei is Director of Vascular Surgery at the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, widely known as 301 Hospital, and Director of the PLA Vascular Surgery Center. He is a chief physician, professor, and doctoral supervisor with extensive experience in complex aortic and peripheral vascular disease.

His clinical work focuses on minimally invasive and endovascular treatment for complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, thoracoabdominal and juxtarenal aneurysms, arterial occlusive disease, and vascular malformations.

International patients can learn more about the hospital, required imaging, and treatment planning in our Chinese PLA General Hospital (301 Hospital) international patient guide.

Clinical Specialties

Professor Guo’s principal areas include:

  • thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms;
  • thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms;
  • aortic dissection;
  • aortic arch disease;
  • juxtarenal and pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms;
  • peripheral arterial stenosis and occlusion;
  • vascular malformations;
  • branched and complex endovascular repair; and
  • second opinions on open, endovascular, and hybrid treatment.

Complex Aortic Aneurysms

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal enlargement of the body’s main artery. The risk depends on size, growth rate, location, symptoms, shape, family history, and the patient’s overall condition.

Aneurysms involving the aortic arch, kidney arteries, or the vessels supplying abdominal organs are more difficult to treat because blood flow to essential branches must be preserved while the weakened aorta is excluded.

Professor Guo has extensive experience with total endovascular repair using branched stent-graft systems for selected complex thoracoabdominal and abdominal aneurysms. These procedures require detailed three-dimensional imaging, device planning, and assessment of the access arteries.

Aortic Dissection

Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the inner layer of the aorta allows blood to separate the layers of the vessel wall. It can be immediately life-threatening or can develop into a chronic condition with aneurysmal enlargement, poor blood flow to organs, or persistent pain.

Treatment depends on the location, timing, symptoms, complications, blood flow to branch vessels, and previous operations. Options may include emergency open surgery, endovascular repair, hybrid treatment, close imaging surveillance, and intensive blood-pressure control.

Sudden severe chest, back, or abdominal pain; fainting; stroke symptoms; or a cold, painful limb requires immediate local emergency care. International travel must not delay urgent treatment.

Aortic Arch Endovascular Repair

The aortic arch gives rise to major arteries supplying the brain and arms. Endovascular repair in this region is technically demanding because these branches must remain open and the risk of stroke must be carefully managed.

Professor Guo and colleagues have studied the WeFlow-Arch system in a prospective multicenter clinical investigation. The system is designed to reconstruct the aortic arch using endovascular techniques in selected patients.

A device mentioned in a study should not be assumed to be approved, available, or appropriate for every patient. Eligibility depends on regulatory status, anatomy, disease pattern, prior surgery, and the treating team’s assessment.

Branched Stent-Graft Technology

A branched stent graft contains openings or branches intended to preserve blood flow to arteries arising from the aorta. Professor Guo has been involved in the development and clinical use of the G-Branch system for selected complex aneurysms.

Potential advantages of endovascular treatment may include smaller incisions and reduced physiological stress compared with open surgery. However, risks can include endoleak, branch blockage, kidney injury, spinal cord ischemia, stroke, access-vessel injury, and the need for later procedures.

Long-term imaging surveillance remains essential after complex endovascular repair.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease results from narrowing or blockage of arteries, most often in the legs. Symptoms may include pain while walking, rest pain, non-healing wounds, tissue loss, or sudden loss of circulation.

Assessment may involve ankle-brachial pressure, vascular ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, or catheter angiography. Treatment can include risk-factor management, medication, supervised exercise, endovascular intervention, bypass surgery, or another approach.

Vascular Malformations

Vascular malformations are abnormal connections or developments of arteries, veins, capillaries, or lymphatic vessels. They may cause pain, swelling, bleeding, skin changes, clotting, or impaired function.

Accurate classification is important because treatment differs among malformation types. Management may involve observation, compression, injection treatment, embolization, surgery, or a combination of techniques.

Research and Technical Contributions

Professor Guo’s representative work includes total endovascular repair of complex thoracoabdominal and abdominal aortic aneurysms using a multibranched stent graft and prospective evaluation of endovascular aortic arch reconstruction.

His team’s device-development work has received international recognition in vascular and endovascular innovation. Technical innovation does not remove the need for careful patient selection, informed consent, and long-term follow-up.

Who May Consider a Consultation?

A consultation with Professor Guo or the 301 Hospital vascular team may be worth considering when a patient:

  • has a thoracoabdominal, arch, juxtarenal, or other complex aortic aneurysm;
  • has acute or chronic aortic dissection;
  • has been told standard endovascular repair is not anatomically feasible;
  • needs a second opinion on open, hybrid, or branched endovascular repair;
  • has complications or enlargement after previous aortic treatment;
  • has severe peripheral arterial disease;
  • has a complex vascular malformation; or
  • needs expert review of CT angiography and prior device records.

Medical Records to Prepare

International patients should prepare:

  • a concise medical summary and chronological vascular history;
  • recent CT angiography or MR angiography in original DICOM format;
  • earlier scans for comparison of growth or disease progression;
  • radiology reports and detailed aortic measurements;
  • operative notes, stent-graft model details, and discharge summaries;
  • vascular ultrasound and catheter angiography results;
  • recent kidney function, blood count, and coagulation tests;
  • a complete list of blood-pressure, antiplatelet, and anticoagulant medicines;
  • information about contrast allergy and prior kidney injury; and
  • a clear list of questions about anatomy, treatment options, risks, and surveillance.

Original imaging is essential. Screenshots and written reports usually do not provide enough detail for complex aortic device planning.

Planning an International Consultation

Before traveling, patients should confirm whether imaging can be reviewed, whether the condition is stable enough for travel, and whether an in-person consultation is required.

Remote medical-record review is subject to physician authorization. It may help determine the next step, but final treatment eligibility, device selection, expected hospital stay, and cost require complete assessment by the treating team.

How CMCS Can Assist

CMCS – China Medical Concierge Shanghai is an independent medical concierge and health management company, not a hospital. We assist international patients with organizing and translating vascular records and imaging, identifying an appropriate specialist, requesting appointment availability, arranging interpretation, and planning medical travel in China.

Access to Professor Guo, remote review, a specific device, or any procedure is subject to the doctor’s and hospital’s approval. CMCS does not guarantee appointments, treatment eligibility, device availability, or clinical outcomes.

For assistance, contact CMCS:

Important Note

Doctor titles, clinical roles, device status, treatment availability, and appointment arrangements may change. Patients should confirm current information before travel. This profile is based on publicly available hospital and academic sources and is provided for general information only. It is not individual medical advice and does not replace assessment by a qualified vascular specialist.

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