Patient's Guide: China's Top 10 General Surgery Hospitals (2023 Fudan Rankings)
- Elva Chen
- Sep 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 14
China's General Surgery: A Global Leader in Innovation and Precision
China has emerged as a global powerhouse in general surgery, renowned for its:
Robotic surgery volume (ranked 2nd worldwide, with over 150,000 procedures annually)
Pioneering work in minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic and endoscopic advancements)
Integration of AI and precision medicine into surgical planning and execution
The country excels in complex procedures like hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, and thyroid operations, with outcomes rivaling Western counterparts.
China also leads in surgical innovation for rural healthcare delivery and cost-effective solutions.

2023 Top General Surgery Hospitals in China
1. Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Reputation Score: 10.553
Highlights: Global leader in gastrointestinal oncology and complex endocrine surgery.
Key Figures: Dr. Zhao Yuxiang, pioneer in laparoscopic liver resections and developer of the "Beijing Protocol" for minimally invasive pancreatectomy.
2. Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Reputation Score: 8.874
Highlights: Expertise in hepatobiliary surgery and living donor liver transplants.
Key Figures: Dr. Wang Yongsheng, innovator of 3D-printed surgical guides for precision tumor resections.
3. West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Reputation Score: 8.000
Highlights: National referral center for trauma surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures.
Key Figures: Dr. Li Wei, creator of the "Sichuan Algorithm" for AI-assisted surgical risk assessment.
4. Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Reputation Score: 6.165
Highlights: Specializes in bariatric surgery and metabolic disorder interventions.
Key Figures: Dr. Zhang Feng, developer of China’s first robotic sleeve gastrectomy program.
5. Chinese PLA General Hospital
Reputation Score: 5.835
Highlights: Expertise in military trauma surgery and field surgical innovations.
Key Figures: Dr. Liu Jianmin, lead designer of portable surgical units for disaster response.
Hospitals Ranked 6–10
Rank | Hospital | Reputation Score |
6 | Tongji Hospital Affiliated with Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology | 4.223 |
7 | The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine | 3.544 |
8 | First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University | 3.000 |
9 | Second Affiliated Hospitalof Zhejiang University School of Medicine | 2.243 |
10 | Peking University People’s Hospital | 1.194 |



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