2025 Wuwei Digestive Diseases Conference & Early GI Cancer Workshop Successfully Held
The 2025 Annual Conference of the Digestive Diseases Committee of Wuwei Medical Association (Annual Endoscopy Quality Control Conference) & Wuwei Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment Workshop for Early Gastrointestinal Cancers Successfully Held
On July 5, the 2025 Annual Conference of the Digestive Diseases Committee of Wuwei Medical Association (Annual Endoscopy Quality Control Conference) & Wuwei Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment Workshop for Early Gastrointestinal Cancers was successfully held at the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital. The event brought together numerous domestic and international experts, scholars, and medical professionals in the field of digestive diseases to discuss the latest advancements and innovative approaches in diagnosis and treatment, thereby promoting high-quality development in Wuwei's digestive disease specialty.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Chief Physician Lu Linzhi. Attendees included Professor Zhou Yongning, Chair of the Digestive Diseases Committee of Gansu Medical Association; Professor Huang Xiaojun, Secretary-General of the Gansu Medical Doctors Association; and President Ye Yancheng. In their speeches, they extended a warm welcome to all participants and emphasized the significance of the conference in elevating Wuwei's digestive disease diagnosis and treatment standards and fostering academic exchange and collaboration.
Professor Zhou Yongning, Chair of the Digestive Diseases Committee of Gansu Medical Association
Professor Huang Xiaojun, Secretary-General of the Gansu Medical Doctors Association
President Ye Yancheng
Chief Physician Lu Linzhi
The symposium featured a series of insightful presentations:
Professor Takizawa Kohei from Kanagawa Prefectural Hospital Cancer Center, Japan, presented "Current Status of ESD Indications for Early Gastric Cancer in Japan. "Professor He Shun from the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences shared "Experience in Dual-Mirror Combined Therapy for Early Duodenal Tumors." Professor Chen Guangyong from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, delivered "Basic Pathological Knowledge Every Endoscopist Should Know." Professor Liu Kuiliang, also from Beijing Friendship Hospital, spoke on "Combined Endoscopic-Pathological Diagnosis of Early Gastric Cancer." Professor Shi Huiying from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, discussed "Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors." Professor Lu Guifang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University presented "Research and Clinical Practice of Recanalization Techniques for Special Types of Gastrointestinal Stenosis and Atresia." Professor Liu Yuqin from Gansu Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center introduced "Comprehensive Advancement of Early Diagnosis and Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers: The Gansu Model." Professor Liu Zhilan from Qinghai Provincial Hospital shared "Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Cancer in the Remnant Stomach."
Professor Takizawa Kohei from Kanagawa Prefectural Hospital Cancer Center, Japan, presented "Current Status of ESD Indications for Early Gastric Cancer in Japan."
Professor He Shun from the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences shared "Experience in Dual-Mirror Combined Therapy for Early Duodenal Tumors."
Professor Chen Guangyong from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, delivered "Basic Pathological Knowledge Every Endoscopist Should Know."
Professor Liu Kuiliang, also from Beijing Friendship Hospital, spoke on "Combined Endoscopic-Pathological Diagnosis of Early Gastric Cancer."
Professor Shi Huiying from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, discussed "Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors."
Professor Lu Guifang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University presented "Research and Clinical Practice of Recanalization Techniques for Special Types of Gastrointestinal Stenosis and Atresia."
Professor Liu Yuqin from Gansu Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center introduced "Comprehensive Advancement of Early Diagnosis and Treatment for Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers: The Gansu Model."
Professor Liu Zhilan from Qinghai Provincial Hospital shared "Endoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Cancer in the Remnant Stomach."
The afternoon session, chaired by Professor Wu Zhengqi, featured live demonstrations by experts including Professor Takizawa Kohei and Professor Wang Pengfei. Their masterful endoscopic techniques and advanced diagnostic concepts provided attendees with invaluable learning opportunities, deepening their understanding of digestive endoscopy.
The successful event established a high-level academic platform for digestive disease professionals in Wuwei and surrounding regions. It not only fostered academic growth and disciplinary advancement but also elevated the standard of early gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering stronger health safeguards for patients. Participants expressed immense satisfaction and pledged to apply the new techniques and methods learned to advance regional digestive disease care.
Talent Pool Strengthens Foundations
As a national hotspot for gastric cancer incidence, Wuwei has prioritized cultivating digestive disease specialists. Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital has assembled a highly skilled and trusted team, led by luminaries such as: Chief Physician Zhang Zhiyi, founder of the hospital’s gastroenterology department and endoscopy center, a leading figure in Gansu’s healthcare system. First-Class Chief Physician Wu Zhengqi, a provincial pacesetter and model worker. Chief Physician Lu Linzhi, Chair of Wuwei’s Digestive Diseases Committee. The team also includes numerous senior experts like Zhang Wenhong (MD), Zhao Guangyuan (MD), Li Shihua, Liu Jindian (MD), and Xie Chunfang. Collaborating with surgical experts like Deputy Directors Nie Peng, Chen Hongbing, and Teng Tingpeng, the team boasts a multidisciplinary, tiered talent system.
Cutting-Edge Equipment and Technological Advancements
The hospital is equipped with three endoscopy centers and 15 procedure rooms, featuring nearly 20 suspended Olympus endoscopy systems and over 50 endoscopes, including enteroscopes, EUS, and chromoendoscopy/magnification endoscopy. The heavy ion center houses 10 standard GI endoscopy suites. Highlights include:Leading Gansu in painless endoscopy volume and adoption rate for eight consecutive years. Ranked first nationally in combined endoscopic-pathological diagnostics and upper GI cancer detection rates. Pioneered Gansu’s first robot-assisted transanal scarless appendectomy and EUS-guided bile duct drainage (EUS-BD). Routine advanced procedures: EMR, ESD, ERCP, STER, variceal sclerotherapy/ligation, stent placement for strictures, POEM, etc., with ESD volumes topping the province.
The "Wuwei Model" Benefits Millions
Since 2006, with the unwavering support of Professor Yu Zhonglin and Professor Huang Xiaojun from Beijing Friendship Hospital, the national healthcare reform flagship initiative—the "Rural Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Early Screening and Treatment Program"—was launched in Wuwei. After nearly two decades of dedicated efforts, the project has achieved remarkable milestones: Reversed the rising trends in gastric cancer incidence and mortality, achieving a dual decline in both metrics. Became a beacon of hope for countless patients, reigniting their chances of survival against despair. The "Wuwei Model" for upper GI cancer prevention has benefited over 1 million residents through its "Three Earlys" strategy (early screening, early diagnosis, early treatment), empowering the community to:
✔ Proactively improve living environments
✔ Modify dietary and lifestyle habits
✔ Participate actively in large-scale early screening campaigns organized by hospitals.
Tangible Outcomes:
Compared to 2006, Wuwei has seen a dramatic dual reduction in gastric cancer rates, with incidence halved over 20 years.
The Gastroenterology Department has spearheaded multiple national and provincial research initiatives, including:
"Demonstration of Cancer Prevention in Wuwei’s High-Risk Malignancy Zones" (National Sci-Tech Benefiting People Program)
"Prospective Evaluation of Upper GI Cancer Screening" (National Public Welfare Sector Project)
"Standardized Large-Scale Gastric Cancer Cohort Study" and "Validation of Biomarkers for GI Cancer Diagnosis/Therapy" (National Key R&D Program)
"Genetic Testing for Hereditary Gastric Cancer Factors in Wuwei" (Gansu Key R&D Program).
✔ Gansu Provincial Key Discipline
✔ National Champion in Combined Endoscopic-Pathological Diagnostics
✔ #1 in Gansu for painless endoscopy volume and adoption rate (8 consecutive years)
✔ Highest upper GI cancer detection rate among all hospitals in the province
✔ Largest ESD caseload in Gansu
✔ Pioneered Gansu’s first:
- Robot-assisted transanal scarless appendectomy
- EUS-guided bile duct drainage (EUS-BD)
✔ Elite Team: Led by: - Dr. Zhang Zhiyi (Founder of Wuwei Cancer Hospital’s Gastroenterology Dept., Endoscopy Center Director, Gansu Healthcare System Luminary)
- Dr. Wu Zhengqi (Chief Gastroenterology Expert, Disciplinary Leader, Provincial Model Worker)
- Dr. Lu Linzhi (Chair of Wuwei Digestive Diseases Committee)
✔ National Designations: - Ministry of Health Gastric Cancer Early Diagnosis/Treatment Base
- National Endoscopy Training Base (Digestive Specialty)
- Gansu Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Wuwei Branch of: Shanghai H. pylori Molecular Medicine Center, Xijing Biobank