Overview
Shanghai is home to China's most experienced pancreatic cancer treatment centers, combining high surgical volumes, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and access to the latest systemic therapies and clinical trials. For international patients seeking a second opinion or definitive treatment, the following hospitals and departments represent the highest standard of pancreatic cancer care available in China.
Top Hospitals & Departments for Pancreatic Cancer in Shanghai
1. Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC) – Pancreatic Surgery Department
FUSCC is China's premier dedicated cancer hospital and the first choice for pancreatic cancer patients seeking surgical expertise combined with comprehensive oncological support. The Pancreatic Surgery Department — led by Prof. Yu Xianjun, FUSCC President and Shanghai's highest-volume pancreatic surgeon — operates a dedicated Pancreatic Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic (MDT) across both the Xuhui and Pudong campuses. This MDT clinic brings together pancreatic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists in a single appointment, allowing patients to receive a coordinated treatment plan without multiple separate consultations.
Key specialists: Prof. Yu Xianjun, Dr. Shi Si, Dr. Zhao Weiwei
2. Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine – Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Renji Hospital's Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department is a National Clinical Key Specialty, recognized for its expertise in total mesorectal excision techniques adapted to pancreatic surgery and its leadership in conversion therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The department is particularly strong in neoadjuvant strategies that convert initially unresectable tumors to surgical candidates, and in the management of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs).
Key specialists: Dr. Sun Yongwei, Dr. Wang Congjun
3. Huashan Hospital, Fudan University – Pancreatic Surgery Department
Huashan Hospital's Pancreatic Surgery Department, led by Prof. Fu Deliang (Chairman of the Shanghai Medical Association Pancreatic Surgery Group), is Shanghai's leading center for complex and refractory pancreatic tumor surgery. The department specializes in cases that other centers have declined — including locally advanced tumors requiring vascular reconstruction, recurrent disease after prior surgery, and rare pancreatic neoplasms. Prof. Fu's team is the go-to referral destination for technically demanding cases across Shanghai.
Key specialist: Prof. Fu Deliang
4. Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital (Navy Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital)
Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital (东方肝胆外科医院) is one of China's most renowned hepatobiliary centers, with deep expertise in pancreatic cancer and biliary tract tumors. Specialists including Prof. Lu Chongde and Prof. Cui Longjiu bring extensive experience in complex hepatopancreatic surgery, making this hospital a strong option for patients with tumors involving both the liver and pancreas, or with biliary complications requiring specialized surgical management.
Practical Guidance for International Patients
How to Book an Appointment
- The most reliable channels for appointment booking are each hospital's official WeChat public account, hospital mobile app, or the Shanghai Internet General Hospital (上海市互联网总医院) platform for expert and premium outpatient clinics
- Prof. Yu Xianjun's clinic at FUSCC typically does not cap appointment numbers, but waiting times can be long — arriving with a complete and well-organized medical record is essential to making the most of the consultation
- For international patients, CMCS can handle all appointment coordination directly, bypassing the need to navigate Chinese-language booking platforms
What to Bring to Your Appointment
For any pancreatic cancer consultation in Shanghai, patients should bring:
- Recent contrast-enhanced CT and/or MRI imaging — both the physical films and the digital report
- Pathology slides or paraffin-embedded tissue blocks (wax blocks) for potential re-review by Shanghai pathologists
- Tumor marker results: CA 19-9, CEA, CA 125, and others as relevant
- Complete prior treatment records: chemotherapy regimens, radiation records, surgical reports, and response assessments
- Genetic testing results if available (BRCA1/2, PALB2, KRAS, MSI/MMR)
Ask About the MDT Clinic
Pancreatic cancer treatment is highly dependent on multidisciplinary collaboration. At your first appointment, ask specifically whether you can be seen at the Pancreatic Tumor Multidisciplinary Joint Clinic (胰腺肿瘤多学科联合门诊). This single appointment brings together surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists simultaneously, allowing you to receive a unified, coordinated treatment recommendation in one visit — saving time and ensuring all specialists are aligned on your case from the outset.
How CMCS Can Help
China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides end-to-end coordination for international patients seeking pancreatic cancer treatment at any of Shanghai's top hospitals. We handle everything from remote case review and appointment booking to in-hospital accompaniment, translation, and post-treatment follow-up — so you can focus entirely on your health.
- Remote case review before you travel
- Direct appointment coordination with the right specialist for your case
- Translation of all medical documents and real-time interpretation during consultations
- Accommodation, airport transfer, and in-hospital accompaniment
- Post-discharge follow-up and remote consultation support
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