TCM-Enhanced Surgical Care in Shanghai
The Department of Surgery at Longhua Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine — is one of China's most distinctive surgical centers, offering a uniquely integrative approach to surgical care that combines modern surgical techniques with the perioperative and wound-healing traditions of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The department's particular strengths lie in anorectal surgery, thyroid and breast surgery, and the use of TCM to enhance surgical recovery, reduce complications, and accelerate healing — delivering outcomes that neither conventional surgery nor TCM alone can achieve.
For international patients seeking surgical care that integrates the best of modern surgery with evidence-based TCM perioperative support, Longhua Hospital's surgery department offers a compelling and distinctive model. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their surgical journey.
About the Department
Longhua Hospital's surgery department is a national key TCM clinical specialty with particular recognition for its anorectal surgery program — one of the most respected in China, combining traditional Chinese anorectal techniques with modern colorectal surgery. The department also operates dedicated thyroid and breast surgery services, a general surgery unit, and a TCM wound care and external medicine center.
A dedicated TCM perioperative medicine program provides structured pre- and post-operative herbal therapy, acupuncture, and dietary medicine protocols for all surgical patients — with the goal of optimizing surgical fitness before the operation and accelerating recovery afterward. The department's TCM wound care center uses traditional external herbal preparations alongside modern wound management techniques for complex and chronic wounds.
Surgical Specialties & Conditions Treated
Anorectal Surgery (TCM Colorectal)
Longhua Hospital's anorectal surgery program is one of its most celebrated specialties, drawing on a rich tradition of Chinese anorectal medicine that predates modern colorectal surgery by centuries. The program combines traditional TCM anorectal techniques with modern minimally invasive surgery:
- Hemorrhoids — TCM ligation, injection sclerotherapy, and minimally invasive hemorrhoidectomy; TCM herbal soaks and suppositories for conservative management
- Anal Fistula — Traditional Chinese seton (挂线, guà xiàn) technique for complex fistula-in-ano — a uniquely TCM approach that allows staged fistula division while preserving sphincter function
- Anal Fissure — TCM herbal soaks, topical preparations, and lateral internal sphincterotomy
- Perianal Abscess — Surgical drainage combined with TCM anti-inflammatory herbal therapy for accelerated healing
- Rectal Prolapse — TCM pelvic floor strengthening combined with surgical repair
- Pilonidal Disease — Surgical excision with TCM wound healing protocols
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Complications — Perianal Crohn's disease management combining surgical and TCM approaches
Thyroid Surgery
- Thyroid Nodules & Goiter — Hemithyroidectomy and total thyroidectomy; TCM pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery
- Thyroid Cancer — Total thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection; radioiodine coordination; TCM post-surgical recovery and immune support
- Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease) — Surgical thyroidectomy for drug-resistant or large goiter; TCM perioperative support
- Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery — Endoscopic and robotic-assisted thyroidectomy for selected patients seeking scarless surgery
Breast Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery — Breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy; sentinel lymph node biopsy; TCM post-surgical recovery and lymphedema prevention
- Benign Breast Conditions — Fibroadenoma excision, breast cyst management, and mastitis treatment combining surgical and TCM approaches
- Breast Reconstruction Coordination — Coordination with plastic surgery for post-mastectomy reconstruction
General Surgery
- Gallbladder Disease — Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; TCM herbal therapy for gallstone dissolution in selected cases and post-cholecystectomy syndrome
- Hernia Repair — Laparoscopic and open inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernia repair
- Appendicitis — Laparoscopic appendectomy; TCM herbal therapy for mild acute appendicitis as an alternative to surgery in selected cases
- Abdominal Adhesions & Post-Surgical Complications — TCM herbal therapy for adhesion prevention and management of post-surgical bowel dysfunction
TCM Perioperative Medicine
One of Longhua's most distinctive surgical offerings is its structured TCM perioperative medicine program — a systematic approach to using TCM before and after surgery to optimize outcomes:
Pre-Operative TCM Preparation
- Constitutional Optimization — TCM herbal therapy to strengthen qi, nourish blood, and correct deficiency states before surgery, improving surgical fitness and reducing complication risk
- Anxiety & Sleep Management — Acupuncture and herbal therapy for pre-operative anxiety and insomnia
- Immune Strengthening — TCM immune-modulating herbal therapy to reduce infection risk and support post-operative immune recovery
Post-Operative TCM Recovery
- Accelerated Bowel Recovery — TCM herbal therapy and acupuncture (ST36, ST25) for post-operative ileus prevention and faster return of bowel function after abdominal surgery
- Pain Management — Acupuncture for post-operative pain reduction, reducing opioid requirements and associated side effects
- Wound Healing — TCM external herbal preparations for wound healing acceleration, scar reduction, and infection prevention
- Fatigue & Recovery — TCM qi-tonifying and blood-nourishing herbal formulas for post-operative fatigue and functional recovery
- Lymphedema Prevention & Management — TCM herbal therapy and acupuncture for lymphedema prevention after breast and thyroid cancer surgery
TCM Wound Care Center
Longhua's TCM wound care center is a specialized service for patients with complex, chronic, or difficult-to-heal wounds, combining traditional Chinese external medicine with modern wound management:
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers — TCM herbal dressings with documented wound-healing properties combined with modern debridement and offloading
- Post-Surgical Wound Complications — Infected wounds, dehiscence, and delayed healing managed with TCM external preparations
- Pressure Ulcers — TCM herbal dressings for pressure injury management
- Chronic Venous Ulcers — TCM blood-activating external therapy combined with compression management
Why International Patients Choose Longhua Surgery
- Anorectal Surgery Excellence — One of China's most respected anorectal surgery programs, combining traditional Chinese seton technique with modern minimally invasive surgery
- TCM Perioperative Program — Structured pre- and post-operative TCM support for faster recovery, reduced complications, and better functional outcomes
- Wound Healing Expertise — Specialized TCM external medicine for complex and chronic wounds
- Integrative Approach — Surgery enhanced by TCM at every stage — preparation, procedure, and recovery
- Sphincter-Preserving Anorectal Techniques — Traditional Chinese seton technique for complex anal fistula preserving continence
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class integrative surgical care at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your surgical history, relevant imaging, pathology reports, and current medications with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate surgeon based on your condition — anorectal, thyroid, breast, or general surgery.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure a consultation and surgical slot with minimal waiting time.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Longhua Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- On-Site Concierge — Bilingual coordinators accompany you throughout your hospital visits, managing registration, translation, and communication.
- Surgical Admission Support — Full coordination of pre-operative assessment, TCM preparation program, admission, and inpatient care.
- Post-Operative Follow-Up — Discharge summary translation, TCM recovery prescription coordination, and remote follow-up after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you are seeking integrative surgical care in Shanghai — whether for anorectal conditions, thyroid surgery, breast surgery, or general surgical procedures with TCM perioperative support — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Longhua Hospital's surgery team.
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