One of China's Premier Centers for Pediatric & Neonatal Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Surgery at Xinhua Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of China's most distinguished and nationally recognized pediatric surgery centers, with a national reputation for excellence in neonatal surgery, minimally invasive pediatric surgery, congenital anomaly correction, pediatric urological surgery, pediatric oncological surgery, and the management of complex surgical conditions in children. With one of China's highest-volume pediatric minimally invasive surgery programs, the department combines outstanding surgical expertise with a world-class research program, offering international families access to some of China's most eminent pediatric surgeons. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their child's surgical care journey at Xinhua Hospital.
About the Department
The pediatric surgery department is a national key clinical specialty operating dedicated pediatric surgical wards, multiple minimally invasive and open operating theaters, a neonatal surgical unit, a pediatric urology program, a pediatric oncological surgery program, a pediatric thoracic surgery program, a pediatric hepatobiliary surgery program, a pediatric colorectal surgery program, and works in close collaboration with neonatology, pediatrics, pediatric radiology, and anesthesiology through a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.
Neonatal Surgery
Xinhua Hospital's neonatal surgery program is one of China's most experienced:
- Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula (EA/TEF) — Primary repair; thoracoscopic repair for type C TEF; long-gap EA management (Foker process; Kimura elongation; delayed primary anastomosis); gastric transposition; colonic interposition; one of China's most experienced EA/TEF programs
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) — Laparoscopic and thoracoscopic repair; patch repair for large defects; ECMO support for severe pulmonary hypertension; one of China's most experienced CDH programs
- Intestinal Atresia & Stenosis — Duodenal atresia: duodenoduodenostomy; jejunoileal atresia: resection and anastomosis; apple-peel atresia; multiple atresias
- Hirschsprung's Disease — Transanal endorectal pull-through (TEPT); laparoscopic-assisted pull-through; Swenson, Soave, and Duhamel procedures; long-segment and total colonic aganglionosis; one of China's most experienced Hirschsprung's programs
- Anorectal Malformations (ARM) — PSARP (posterior sagittal anorectoplasty); laparoscopic-assisted PSARP; colostomy; fistula repair; one of China's most experienced ARM programs
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) — Medical management; peritoneal drainage; laparotomy; bowel resection; stoma formation; intestinal rehabilitation
- Gastroschisis & Omphalocele — Primary closure; staged silo reduction; patch repair for giant omphalocele; ECMO for associated cardiac anomalies
- Biliary Atresia — Kasai portoenterostomy (hepatoportoenterostomy); laparoscopic Kasai; liver transplantation evaluation for failed Kasai; one of China's most experienced biliary atresia programs
- Congenital Lung Lesions — CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation); pulmonary sequestration; thoracoscopic resection; one of China's most experienced congenital lung lesion programs
Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery
Xinhua Hospital is one of China's leaders in minimally invasive pediatric surgery:
- Laparoscopic Surgery — Laparoscopic appendectomy; cholecystectomy; splenectomy; Nissen fundoplication; pyloromyotomy; adrenalectomy; nephrectomy; one of China's highest-volume pediatric laparoscopic programs
- Thoracoscopic Surgery — Thoracoscopic lobectomy for CPAM and sequestration; thoracoscopic CDH repair; thoracoscopic EA/TEF repair; thoracoscopic mediastinal tumor resection; empyema drainage
- Robotic Pediatric Surgery — da Vinci robotic surgery for selected complex cases; pyeloplasty; fundoplication; one of China's most experienced robotic pediatric surgery programs
- Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) — Appendectomy; cholecystectomy; pyloromyotomy via umbilical incision; scarless surgery
Pediatric Urology
- Hydronephrosis & UPJ Obstruction — Laparoscopic and robotic pyeloplasty (Anderson-Hynes); one of China's most experienced pediatric pyeloplasty programs; excellent outcomes
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) — Endoscopic injection (Deflux/Vantris); ureteral reimplantation (Cohen, Politano-Leadbetter, Lich-Gregoir); laparoscopic extravesical reimplantation
- Hypospadias — TIP (tubularized incised plate) urethroplasty; MAGPI; Mathieu; staged repair for severe hypospadias; one of China's most experienced hypospadias programs
- Cryptorchidism — Laparoscopic orchidopexy for intra-abdominal testis; Fowler-Stephens technique; standard orchidopexy for palpable testis
- Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex — Complete primary repair (CPRE); staged repair; bladder neck reconstruction; one of China's most experienced exstrophy programs
- Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) — Cystoscopic valve ablation; vesicostomy; upper tract management; renal function preservation
- Neurogenic Bladder — Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC); anticholinergics; botulinum toxin; augmentation cystoplasty; Mitrofanoff appendicovesicostomy; Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE)
- Wilms Tumor Surgery — Radical nephrectomy; nephron-sparing surgery for bilateral Wilms; laparoscopic nephrectomy; coordination with pediatric oncology
Pediatric Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Choledochal Cyst — Complete cyst excision + Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy; laparoscopic approach; one of China's most experienced pediatric choledochal cyst programs
- Biliary Atresia — Kasai portoenterostomy; laparoscopic Kasai; liver transplantation coordination
- Hepatoblastoma Surgery — Hepatic resection; liver transplantation for unresectable; coordination with pediatric oncology
- Portal Hypertension — Rex shunt (mesenterico-left portal bypass) for extrahepatic portal vein obstruction; splenorenal shunt; TIPS coordination
Pediatric Colorectal Surgery
- Hirschsprung's Disease — Transanal pull-through; laparoscopic-assisted; redo pull-through for failed primary repair; long-segment disease; total colonic aganglionosis; one of China's most experienced Hirschsprung's programs
- Anorectal Malformations — PSARP; laparoscopic-assisted PSARP; redo PSARP; fistula repair; bowel management program
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery — Laparoscopic colectomy; IPAA (J-pouch) for pediatric UC; strictureplasty for Crohn's; coordination with pediatric gastroenterology
- Intussusception — Pneumatic and hydrostatic reduction; laparoscopic reduction for failed non-operative; bowel resection for necrosis
Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Lung Lesions — Thoracoscopic lobectomy for CPAM; pulmonary sequestration resection; one of China's most experienced programs
- Mediastinal Tumors — Thoracoscopic resection of neurogenic tumors; teratoma; lymphoma biopsy; thymoma
- Chest Wall Deformities — Pectus excavatum: Nuss procedure (minimally invasive); Ravitch procedure; pectus carinatum: bracing; modified Ravitch; one of China's most experienced Nuss procedure programs
- Empyema — Thoracoscopic decortication; fibrinolytic therapy; chest drain
Pediatric Oncological Surgery
- Neuroblastoma — Laparoscopic and open adrenalectomy; image-defined risk factor (IDRF) assessment; vascular resection for high-risk; coordination with pediatric oncology
- Wilms Tumor — Radical and nephron-sparing nephrectomy; bilateral Wilms management; IVC tumor thrombus
- Hepatoblastoma — Major hepatic resection; liver transplantation for unresectable; ALPPS for small FLR
- Rhabdomyosarcoma — Wide local excision; limb-sparing surgery; coordination with radiation oncology
- Sacrococcygeal Teratoma — Complete resection including coccyx; laparoscopic-assisted for presacral component
Why International Patients Choose Xinhua Hospital Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatal Surgery Excellence — One of China's most experienced neonatal surgery programs; EA/TEF, CDH, Hirschsprung's, biliary atresia
- Thoracoscopic EA/TEF Repair — Minimally invasive repair of esophageal atresia; reduced thoracic trauma vs. open thoracotomy
- Robotic Pediatric Surgery — One of China's most experienced robotic pediatric surgery programs; pyeloplasty; fundoplication
- Rex Shunt — Mesenterico-left portal bypass for extrahepatic portal vein obstruction; restores physiological portal flow
- Nuss Procedure — One of China's most experienced minimally invasive pectus excavatum correction programs
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class pediatric surgical care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your child's surgical diagnosis, imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI), operative reports if applicable, and prior treatment history with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your child's records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate pediatric surgeon based on your child's condition — neonatal surgery, urology, hepatobiliary, colorectal, thoracic, or oncological surgery.
- MDT Submission — For complex cases, we facilitate pre-arrival case review by the multidisciplinary pediatric surgical team.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, family-friendly accommodation near Xinhua Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Surgical Coordination — Full coordination of pre-operative assessment, surgical admission, anesthesia planning, and post-operative care.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Surgical report translation, pathology result interpretation, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If your child requires neonatal surgery, correction of a congenital anomaly, pediatric urological surgery, minimally invasive surgery, or any complex pediatric surgical procedure — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Xinhua Hospital's pediatric surgery team in Shanghai.
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