Harnessing Academic Excellence to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment

Harnessing Academic Excellence to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment

2026 New Technologies and Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery in the Hexi Region: Domestic Toumai Robotic Surgery Training Course for Radical Gastrectomy and 2026 Wuwei Standardized GI Tumor Care & New Methods and Progress Academic Conference Successfully Held

On August 8, the 2026 New Technologies and Advances in Gastrointestinal Surgery in the Hexi Region: Domestic Toumai Robotic Surgery Training Course for Radical Gastrectomy and the 2026 Wuwei Academic Conference on Standardized GI Tumor Care & New Methods and Progress were grandly held in Conference Room 1 of the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center. The conference established a high‑level academic exchange platform for gastrointestinal surgery in the Hexi region and holds significant importance in advancing the implementation of standardized GI tumor care, promoting the adoption of minimally invasive techniques, and enhancing comprehensive treatment capabilities for digestive tract cancers.

The conference opened with remarks by Professor Zhang Yanshan, Vice President of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital. In his speech, Professor Zhang reflected on the development journey of the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center — from its early construction to its current state of operational excellence and extensive clinical case accumulation. Following his address, guest speakers Professor Yang Xiongfei from Gansu Provincial Hospital and Professor Chen Hongbing, Director of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivered opening speeches. After the opening ceremony, all attending experts posed for a group photo.        

Professor Zhang Yanshan, Vice President of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivering a speech

Professor Yang Xiongfei from Gansu Provincial Hospital, delivering a speech

Professor Chen Hongbing, Director of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivering a speech

The first academic session was chaired by Professor Yang Xiongfei from Gansu Provincial Hospital.

• Professor Li Shaotang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University presented on "Advances in Pelvic Anatomy and PPI SR Surgical Techniques," systematically reviewing the latest research and operative standards.
• Professor Jiang Lei from The First Hospital of Lanzhou University presented on "Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction with Typical Case Analysis," sharing clinical experience through real‑world cases.
• Professor Zhang Yanshan, Vice President of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivered a report on "Application of Heavy Ions in Digestive Tract Tumors," highlighting the unique advantages and clinical prospects of heavy ion therapy in this field.

Panel discussions followed, featuring experts including Gao Dengxue, Wang Zhiyue, Shi Quanye, Ren Guorong, Ma Zhongzhen, and Li Nengpeng, fostering a rich academic atmosphere throughout the session.

Professor Li Shaotang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, delivering a lecture titled "Advances in Pelvic Anatomy and PPI SR Surgical Techniques."

Professor Jiang Lei from The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, delivering a lecture titled "Diagnosis and Management of Malignant Bowel Obstruction with Typical Case Analysis."

Professor Zhang Yanshan, Vice President of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivering a special report on "Application of Heavy Ions in Digestive Tract Tumors."

The second academic session was chaired by Professor Ding Jie from Wuwei Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

• Mr. Han Jianrong from the Wuwei Investment Review Center presented a policy interpretation on "Regulations on the Use of Special Funds for Science and Technology Programs and Project Management."
• Professor Xing Dong from Zhangye Second People's Hospital presented on "Evolution and Selection of Bariatric Surgery Approaches."
• Professor Chen Hongbing delivered a report on "Lymph Node Dissection Strategies in Laparoscopic/Robotic Radical Surgery for GI Tumors," sharing core technical insights in minimally invasive lymphadenectomy.

Panel discussions followed with experts including Zhang Jianrong, Gai Zhigang, Zhang Xiaoru, Shi Fei, and Zhao Zhengjiang. Professor Chen Hongbing delivered the closing summary.

Mr. Han Jianrong from the Wuwei Investment Review Center, delivering a lecture titled "Regulations on the Use of Special Funds for Science and Technology Programs and Project Management."

Professor Xing Dong from Zhangye Second People's Hospital, delivering a lecture titled "Evolution and Selection of Bariatric Surgery Approaches."

Professor Chen Hongbing from Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, delivering a lecture titled "Lymph Node Dissection Strategies in Laparoscopic/Robotic Radical Surgery for Gastrointestinal Tumors."

The successful hosting of this high‑level academic training course has established an excellent platform for academic exchange, technical sharing, and discipline development in gastrointestinal surgery across the Hexi region. Looking ahead, the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital will take this conference as a new opportunity to actively translate and disseminate the advanced technologies and academic achievements presented, continue to strengthen academic exchanges within and beyond the province, deepen technological innovation, and refine clinical services. The department is fully committed to promoting standardized gastrointestinal tumor care and cutting‑edge minimally invasive techniques, continuously elevating the overall level of gastrointestinal cancer care in the Hexi region, and safeguarding the digestive health of the community with more advanced skills and higher‑quality services.

Writer: Zhu Yongyong, Ma Shuqian

First Review: Ma Shuqian

Second Review: Guo Yishan

Third Review: Cai Qinghua

Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital (Wuwei Institute of Medical Sciences)

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