Liver Surgery at Ruijin Hospital
The Department of Liver Surgery at Ruijin Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, is one of China's leading centers for the surgical treatment of liver cancer, liver metastases, and complex hepatic conditions. Led by Dr. Shi Guoming (施国明), a senior liver surgeon with extensive experience in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resection, laparoscopic liver surgery, and liver transplantation, the department offers international patients access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver cancer care within one of Shanghai's premier academic medical centers. For patients seeking liver surgery expertise across Shanghai's top institutions, CMCS also provides access to Dr. Zhou Jian's team at Zhongshan Hospital — one of the world's highest-volume liver cancer surgery centers.
What Conditions Are Treated?
Ruijin Hospital's Liver Surgery Department specializes in the surgical management of liver diseases, including:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC / primary liver cancer) — open and laparoscopic resection
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)
- Liver metastases from colorectal, gastric, and other primary cancers
- Recurrent liver cancer after prior resection or ablation
- Benign liver tumors: hemangioma, focal nodular hyperplasia, hepatic adenoma
- Liver cysts and polycystic liver disease
- Liver abscess requiring surgical drainage
- Liver transplant evaluation and living donor hepatectomy
- Complex hepatic resections including major hepatectomy and vascular reconstruction
Why International Patients Choose Ruijin for Liver Surgery
Ruijin Hospital's Liver Surgery Department offers international patients a compelling combination of surgical expertise, comprehensive multidisciplinary oncology support, and close integration with the hospital's world-renowned departments of Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, and Interventional Radiology. For patients with liver cancer who also have underlying hepatitis B or cirrhosis — a common combination in Asia — Ruijin's integrated hepatology and liver surgery teams provide seamless management of both the cancer and the underlying liver disease. CMCS works with both Ruijin and Zhongshan hospitals to ensure every patient is matched to the liver surgery team best suited to their specific condition and tumor characteristics.
How CMCS Arranges Your Appointment
CMCS manages every detail of your medical visit so you can focus on your health and treatment. Here's how we help:
- Initial Consultation: Contact CMCS and share your liver imaging, pathology reports, liver function tests, and treatment history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and recommends the most appropriate liver surgery team — at Ruijin or Zhongshan — based on your tumor characteristics and clinical situation.
- Appointment Booking: We coordinate directly with the hospital to secure your consultation at a convenient time.
- Pre-Visit Preparation: We advise on which imaging files, pathology slides, and blood tests to bring or send in advance.
- On-the-Day Support: A CMCS coordinator accompanies you through registration, consultation, and any same-day imaging or assessments.
- Surgical & Follow-Up Coordination: If surgery is recommended, CMCS helps coordinate hospital admission, pre-operative workup, and post-operative oncology follow-up.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive liver surgery consultation, please prepare:
- Recent liver imaging: triphasic CT scan and/or MRI with contrast (digital files essential)
- PET-CT scan report (if available)
- Pathology and biopsy reports (if available)
- Liver function tests: ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin, INR, Child-Pugh score if available
- AFP, AFP-L3, DCP (PIVKA-II) tumor markers
- Hepatitis B/C serology and viral load
- Records of any prior treatment: TACE, ablation, systemic therapy, or previous surgery
- A full list of current medications
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Ruijin Hospital's Liver Surgery Department operates within a comprehensive multidisciplinary oncology environment, with close collaboration between liver surgeons, hepatologists, interventional radiologists, and medical oncologists. Your consultation will involve a detailed review of your imaging and clinical history, followed by a clear discussion of surgical options and expected outcomes. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your liver condition and the recommended plan. If additional hepatology or interventional radiology input is needed, we can coordinate referrals to the relevant specialist teams within Ruijin Hospital seamlessly.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your liver surgery consultation at Ruijin Hospital? Contact our team today:
CMCS is your trusted medical concierge partner in Shanghai — making world-class Chinese healthcare accessible to international patients.
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