Hospital Guide: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital - Pioneering Minimally Invasive Excellence in China's Medical Frontier
- Troy Chen
- Aug 5
- 3 min read
As Zhejiang's flagship JCI-accredited hospital and a national leader in robotic surgery, we blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, serving as a vital hub in the Yangtze River Delta's medical network.
🏥 I. Hospital Overview & Global Recognition
Legacy & Scale:
Founded in 1994; 2,000+ beds across Qingchun (downtown) and Xiasha (suburban) campuses.
Accreditations:
JCI certification (Joint Commission International) for quality and safety standards.
National "Double Center" – Among China’s first Peripheral Vascular Intervention and Tumor Minimally Invasive Intervention (liver/lung) hubs (2023), the only in Zhejiang.
Positioning: Core member of Zhejiang University’s medical alliance; 80% surgeries minimally invasive – highest in China.
⚙️ II. Cutting-Edge Medical Technologies
A. Robotic Surgery Dominance
Da Vinci Xi Surgical System (4th Gen):
Features: 10–15× magnified 3D vision, 540° rotating wrists, tremor filtration, and sub-millimeter precision.
Milestone: Single-system annual volume exceeds 1,000 cases (2020), ranking Top 3 nationally; only Zhejiang hospital with two Da Vinci robots.
Innovations:
World’s first robot-assisted single-port laparoscopic hepatectomy (2023).
Fluorescence-guided lymph node mapping for precision oncology.
M6 CyberKnife & Hybrid ORs: For stereotactic radiosurgery and integrated image-guided interventions.
B. Smart Imaging & Interventional Suite
AI-Driven Radiology:
United Imaging uDR systems with real-time patient monitoring and automated spinal/limb stitching for complex ortho cases.
CBCT-guided tumor embolization: Reduces radiation exposure by 30% vs. conventional methods.
Interventional Breakthroughs:
Yttrium-90 (⁹⁰Y) radioembolization for liver cancer.
Radial-access interventions minimizing patient discomfort.
🧑⚕️ III. Flagship Departments & Expert Teams
A. National Leading Centers
Minimally Invasive Oncology & Interventional Radiology:
Scope: 1,000+ annual liver/lung interventions (e.g., ablation, particle implantation).
Key Tech: TIPS, PFA cardiac ablation, and robotic low-rectal cancer surgery with 5% lower ostomy rates.
Expert: Prof. Jiang Zhijun (蒋智军) – Liver transplant pioneer; Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery; trained under Academician Zheng Shusen.
Urology & Robotic Surgery:
Volume: >2,500 robotic procedures (2015–2020), led by Prof. Ding Guoqing (丁国庆).
Breakthrough: Kidney-sparing tumor resection for deep-seated lesions (e.g., 57-year-old patient case).
Respiratory & Critical Care:
Chen Enguo (陈恩国) Team: National leaders in rare lung diseases; established "Famous Physician Studio" in Yuhang District (2023).
B. Leadership & Global Collaboration
Prof. Cai Xiujun (蔡秀军):
Vice President; innovator of laparoscopic liver resection techniques; recipient of National Technology Invention Award.
70% senior surgeons trained at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, or European centers.
🌆 IV. Hangzhou: Asia’s Premier Med-Travel Hub
A. Policy & Connectivity
Visa Facilitation:
240-hour visa-free transit for international travelers.
Medical Fast-Track: Proposed by Zhejiang University medical leaders.
✈️ V. International Patient Services & Logistics
A. Dedicated Care Pathway
One-Stop Coordination:
Multilingual case managers (English/Japanese).
Cultural Support:
Halal/Kosher meals; interfaith prayer rooms.
Direct billing with AXA, and Allianz.
B. Seamless Transit Guide
Qingchun Campus:
Address: 3 Qingchun East Road, Hangzhou.
Access:
Metro Line 2: Qingchun Square Station (Exit C), direct underground link to hospital lobby.
From Xiaoshan Airport: Metro Line 7 → Line 2 (50 mins); taxi (¥120).
Xiasha Campus:
Address: 368 Yanyu Road, Xiasha.
Shuttle: 30-min express bus from Qingchun Campus; taxi from downtown (¥80).
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