About Dr. Mao Ying
Dr. Mao Ying (毛颍) is one of China's most accomplished neurosurgeons, serving as Director of Huashan Hospital and Chief Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at Fudan University in Shanghai. As a national leader in neurosurgery, Dr. Mao has personally performed over 10,000 craniotomies, establishing himself as one of the most experienced brain surgeons in China with exceptional expertise in cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, and epilepsy surgery.
Building on the legacy of Academician Zhou Liangfu, Dr. Mao has led Huashan Hospital's Neurosurgery Department to new heights of clinical excellence and innovation. His mastery of complex neurovascular procedures, brain tumor resection, and epilepsy surgery, combined with his leadership in advancing neurosurgical techniques and technology, makes him the specialist of choice for the most challenging neurological conditions.
Core Surgical Specializations
1. Cerebrovascular Disease (脑血管病) - Premier Expertise
Dr. Mao is recognized as one of China's foremost cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, with exceptional skill in treating complex aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and other vascular brain conditions.
Cerebral Aneurysms - Comprehensive Treatment:
Types of Aneurysms Treated:
- Ruptured Aneurysms: Emergency treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage, often life-threatening
- Unruptured Aneurysms: Preventive treatment of incidentally discovered aneurysms
- Giant Aneurysms (>25mm): Massive aneurysms requiring complex surgical strategies
- Wide-Neck Aneurysms: Challenging anatomy for clipping
- Fusiform Aneurysms: Circumferential vessel dilation
- Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: Basilar, vertebral, and PICA aneurysms at skull base
- Multiple Aneurysms: Patients with several aneurysms requiring treatment prioritization
- Recurrent Aneurysms: Aneurysms returning after previous coiling or clipping
Advanced Surgical Techniques:
- Microsurgical Clipping: Placing titanium clips across aneurysm neck to exclude it from circulation
- Complex Clipping Strategies: Multiple clips, tandem clipping, clip reconstruction
- Bypass Surgery: Creating alternative blood flow pathways for giant or fusiform aneurysms
- Aneurysm Trapping: Isolating aneurysm with proximal and distal occlusion
- Wrapping: Reinforcing aneurysm wall when clipping not feasible
- Temporary Vessel Occlusion: Controlling blood flow during dissection
- Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest: Stopping circulation for giant aneurysm surgery
Skull Base Approaches for Deep Aneurysms:
- Pterional Approach: Standard approach for anterior circulation aneurysms
- Orbitozygomatic Approach: Extended exposure for complex aneurysms
- Subtemporal Approach: For basilar apex and posterior circulation
- Far-Lateral Approach: For vertebral and PICA aneurysms
- Combined Approaches: Multiple corridors for giant aneurysms
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs):
- Superficial AVMs: Malformations on brain surface amenable to resection
- Deep AVMs: Malformations in eloquent brain regions requiring careful planning
- Ruptured AVMs: Emergency surgery after hemorrhage
- Large AVMs: Complex malformations requiring multimodality treatment
- Spetzler-Martin Grade I-V: Full spectrum from simple to inoperable
AVM Treatment Strategies:
- Microsurgical Resection: Complete removal of AVM nidus
- Embolization + Surgery: Pre-operative embolization to reduce AVM size
- Staged Resection: Multiple operations for large AVMs
- Radiosurgery + Surgery: Combined treatment for complex cases
Other Cerebrovascular Conditions:
- Cavernous Malformations: Surgical removal of symptomatic cavernomas
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas: Abnormal connections in dura requiring surgery or embolization
- Moyamoya Disease: Bypass surgery to restore cerebral blood flow
- Intracranial Atherosclerosis: Bypass for severe stenosis
- Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Surgical decompression for severe cases
2. Brain Tumors (脑肿瘤) - Comprehensive Surgical Expertise
Dr. Mao has extensive experience treating all types of brain tumors, from benign to highly malignant, with emphasis on maximal safe resection and functional preservation.
Gliomas (Primary Brain Tumors):
- Glioblastoma (GBM): Most aggressive brain tumor, requiring maximal resection
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma: High-grade malignant glioma
- Low-Grade Glioma: Slower-growing tumors often in eloquent cortex
- Oligodendroglioma: Chemotherapy-sensitive gliomas
- Brainstem Glioma: Challenging tumors in critical location
Meningiomas:
- Convexity Meningiomas: Tumors on brain surface
- Skull Base Meningiomas: Complex tumors involving cranial nerves and vessels
- Parasagittal Meningiomas: Tumors along superior sagittal sinus
- Petroclival Meningiomas: Challenging skull base tumors
- Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas: Tumors near optic nerve and carotid
Pituitary and Sellar Region Tumors:
- Pituitary Adenomas: Hormone-secreting and non-functioning tumors
- Craniopharyngiomas: Complex tumors near hypothalamus
- Rathke's Cleft Cysts: Benign cystic lesions
Other Brain Tumors:
- Acoustic Neuromas: Hearing nerve tumors
- Ependymomas: Tumors lining ventricles
- Medulloblastomas: Malignant posterior fossa tumors
- Primary CNS Lymphoma: Brain lymphoma
- Metastatic Brain Tumors: Cancer spread from lung, breast, etc.
Advanced Tumor Surgery Techniques:
- Awake Craniotomy: Operating while patient awake to map speech and motor areas
- Fluorescence-Guided Surgery: Using 5-ALA to visualize tumor margins
- Intraoperative MRI: Real-time imaging to confirm complete resection
- Neuronavigation: GPS-like guidance for precise tumor localization
- Cortical and Subcortical Mapping: Identifying eloquent brain areas
- Ultrasonic Aspiration: Gentle tumor removal preserving normal brain
- Endoscopic Approaches: Minimally invasive techniques for select tumors
3. Epilepsy Surgery (癖痫外科治疗) - Specialized Expertise
Dr. Mao is a leading expert in surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, offering hope to patients whose seizures cannot be controlled with medications.
Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery:
- Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Seizures persisting despite trials of 2+ appropriate medications
- Focal Seizures: Seizures originating from identifiable brain region
- Disabling Seizures: Seizures significantly impacting quality of life
- Identifiable Epileptic Focus: Seizure origin localized through testing
Pre-Surgical Epilepsy Evaluation:
- Video-EEG Monitoring: Recording seizures to localize origin
- High-Resolution MRI: Identifying structural abnormalities
- PET and SPECT Scans: Functional imaging of seizure focus
- Neuropsychological Testing: Assessing cognitive function
- Wada Test: Determining language and memory lateralization
- Invasive Monitoring: Placing electrodes on or in brain for precise localization
Types of Epilepsy Surgery:
Resective Surgery (Removing Seizure Focus):
- Temporal Lobectomy: Most common epilepsy surgery, removing anterior temporal lobe
- Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy: Removing only hippocampus and amygdala
- Lesionectomy: Removing structural lesion causing seizures (tumor, cavernoma, etc.)
- Extratemporal Resection: Removing seizure focus outside temporal lobe
- Hemispherectomy: Disconnecting or removing diseased hemisphere in children
Disconnection Surgery:
- Corpus Callosotomy: Cutting connection between hemispheres to prevent seizure spread
- Multiple Subpial Transections: Making cuts in eloquent cortex to disrupt seizure spread
Neuromodulation:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): Implanting device to stimulate vagus nerve
- Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS): Device detecting and stopping seizures
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Stimulating thalamus or other targets
Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery:
- 60-80% of temporal lobe epilepsy patients become seizure-free
- 40-60% of extratemporal epilepsy patients achieve seizure freedom
- Many patients able to reduce or discontinue medications
- Improved quality of life, employment, and independence
- Reduced risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
Surgical Volume & Experience
Dr. Mao's exceptional surgical volume demonstrates his expertise and dedication:
- Over 10,000 Craniotomies: Among the highest surgical volumes in China
- Thousands of Aneurysm Clippings: Extensive experience with all aneurysm types
- Hundreds of AVM Resections: Complex vascular malformation surgery
- Extensive Tumor Experience: All tumor types and locations
- Hundreds of Epilepsy Surgeries: Comprehensive epilepsy surgical program
- Complex Revision Cases: Expertise in re-operations after failed previous surgery
Leadership & Academic Achievements
- Director, Huashan Hospital: Leading one of China's premier medical institutions
- Chief Physician: Highest clinical rank in neurosurgery
- Professor, Fudan University: Training next generation of neurosurgeons
- National Leader in Neurosurgery: Recognized authority shaping the field in China
- Published Research: Extensive publications in leading neurosurgical journals
- Conference Leadership: Keynote speaker at national and international conferences
- Surgical Innovation: Advancing techniques in cerebrovascular and epilepsy surgery
- Mentorship: Training neurosurgery residents and fellows
- Quality Improvement: Implementing protocols to optimize outcomes
Why International Patients Choose Dr. Mao Ying
1. Exceptional Surgical Volume
Over 10,000 craniotomies provide experience and refined technique unmatched by most neurosurgeons worldwide.
2. Cerebrovascular Expertise
Mastery of complex aneurysm and AVM surgery offers superior outcomes for challenging vascular cases.
3. Comprehensive Tumor Experience
Expertise across all brain tumor types ensures optimal surgical approach for each patient.
4. Epilepsy Surgery Leadership
Comprehensive epilepsy program offering hope for seizure freedom when medications fail.
5. Advanced Technology
Access to intraoperative MRI, neuronavigation, neurophysiology monitoring, and all modern neurosurgical tools.
6. World-Class Team
Leading Huashan Hospital's renowned neurosurgery department with subspecialty expertise.
7. Cost-Effective Excellence
Complex neurosurgery at 60-75% lower cost than Western countries without compromising quality.
8. Proven International Experience
Decades of successfully treating international patients from across Asia and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I have my aneurysm clipped or coiled?
Treatment choice depends on aneurysm location, size, shape, and patient factors. Dr. Mao provides expert guidance on optimal approach. Some aneurysms are better suited for clipping, others for coiling, and some can be treated either way.
What is recovery like after aneurysm surgery?
ICU stay: 1-3 days; Hospital stay: 5-10 days for uncomplicated cases. Most patients return to normal activities within 4-8 weeks. Neurological recovery continues for months.
Am I a candidate for epilepsy surgery?
Candidates have drug-resistant focal epilepsy with identifiable seizure focus that can be safely removed. Comprehensive evaluation determines candidacy. Dr. Mao's team performs thorough assessment.
What are seizure-free rates after epilepsy surgery?
60-80% of temporal lobe epilepsy patients become seizure-free. Extratemporal epilepsy has 40-60% seizure-free rates. Even patients with remaining seizures often have significant reduction in frequency and severity.
How long should I stay in Shanghai for neurosurgery?
Plan for 3-4 weeks: pre-operative evaluation (3-5 days), surgery and hospital stay (5-14 days), post-operative recovery and follow-up (1-2 weeks) before traveling home.
What are the risks of brain surgery?
Risks include bleeding, infection, stroke, seizures, and neurological deficits specific to surgery location. Dr. Mao's extensive experience and use of advanced technology minimize these risks. Benefits typically outweigh risks for appropriate cases.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Mao Ying
If you have been diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm, AVM, brain tumor, drug-resistant epilepsy, or other complex neurosurgical condition, our medical concierge team can facilitate consultation with Dr. Mao Ying at Huashan Hospital:
- Urgent Case Review: Evaluation of imaging (MRI, CT, angiography) within 48-72 hours
- Expert Assessment: Determination of optimal treatment approach by national leader
- Multidisciplinary Planning: Coordination with neuro-oncology, neuro-interventional, epilepsy, and rehabilitation teams
- Transparent Pricing: All-inclusive estimates for surgery and hospital stay
- Expedited Scheduling: Priority booking for urgent cases like ruptured aneurysms
- Travel Facilitation: Visa support, accommodation near hospital, and transportation
- Professional Interpretation: Medical translation for all consultations and family meetings
- ICU & Neurosurgical Care: World-class intensive care and monitoring
- Rehabilitation Coordination: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Long-Term Follow-Up: Surveillance imaging and coordination with home physicians
Contact our medical concierge team today for consultation with Dr. Mao Ying at Huashan Hospital. For complex neurosurgical conditions, access to one of China's most experienced neurosurgeons and premier neurosurgical centers can provide the expertise and outcomes you need.
Dr. Mao Ying represents the current generation of neurosurgical leadership in China, building on decades of excellence at Huashan Hospital while advancing the field through innovation and dedication. His exceptional surgical volume of over 10,000 craniotomies, comprehensive expertise across cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, and epilepsy, and leadership of one of Asia's premier neurosurgical departments make him the trusted choice for patients facing complex neurological conditions. Whether dealing with a ruptured aneurysm, malignant brain tumor, drug-resistant epilepsy, or other challenging neurosurgical problem, Dr. Mao and the Huashan Neurosurgery team offer world-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and the experience that comes from treating thousands of complex cases.
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