Internationally Renowned Oncology Expert Prof. György Kovács Conducts In-Depth Clinical Ward Rounds"

On July 10, Professor György Kovács, Emeritus Professor at the University of Lübeck, Germany, and Director of the Gemelli-INTERACTS Educational Program at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, was invited to provide specialized outpatient services at the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital. During his visit, he actively participated in clinical ward rounds, engaging directly with frontline medical practice. This initiative not only delivered internationally benchmarked, personalized treatment plans for patients but also served as a concrete implementation of the hospital's high-quality development strategy—"Global Expert Reintegration."

Prof. Kovács Conducts Ward Rounds in the Department of Radiation Oncology III

As a globally recognized authority in brachytherapy, Professor György Kovács has dedicated over 45 years to the field of radiation oncology. A recipient of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) Lifetime Achievement Award, he possesses profound expertise in precision radiotherapy for breast and prostate cancers. During his ward rounds, he integrated decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge international technologies to conduct in-depth discussions with the hospital's medical team on complex cases—covering patient condition assessment, radiotherapy protocol optimization, and treatment outcome prediction. Every detail reflected a commitment to "personalized" care, emphasizing not only the standardized application of precision radiotherapy techniques but also the formulation of comprehensive treatment strategies tailored to each patient's physical and psychological condition.

Prof. Kovács Conducts Ward Rounds in the Department of Radiation Oncology IV

Professor Kovács' ward rounds were not just about technical guidance but also about imparting world-class clinical thinking," remarked the medical staff who participated in the sessions. His meticulous case analysis and emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration provided the team with fresh diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives, while offering invaluable experience for the hospital to further enhance its precision oncology capabilities.

Prof. Kovács Conducts Ward Rounds in the Department of Radiation Oncology V

Prof. Kovács Conducts Ward Rounds in the Department of Radiation Oncology VI

In recent years, the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital has consistently upheld the strategic core of "Pooling Global Resources to Empower Healthy China," advancing heavy ion therapy technology through five high-quality development initiatives. After 13 years of construction and five years of stable operation, the center has established eight global firsts, setting a benchmark for China.

Key achievements include:

1.​​ Optimizing pricing models​​ to make heavy ion therapy more accessible and inclusive;

2.​​ Advancing clinical research​​ to develop Chinese guidelines aligned with international standards;

3.​​ Systematically compiling and promoting​​ a series of authoritative books on heavy ion therapy to standardize industry practices;

4.​​ Actively fostering global alliances​​ to strengthen the foundation for high-quality development;

5. ​​Deepening the "Global Expert Reintegration" strategy​​ to build an international expert think tank covering the entire heavy ion therapy value chain.

Professor György Kovács' ongoing clinical ward rounds represent not only a tangible manifestation of the Wuwei Heavy Ion Center's efforts to integrate global premium healthcare resources, but also reflect China's regional medical institutions' determination to embrace international frontiers with an open mindset and break through diagnostic and treatment barriers through pragmatic initiatives during their high-quality development journey. This process serves as both a vivid practice of the "Global Medical Synergy" concept and a compelling case study for China's oncology sector to explore a high-quality development pathway that combines "international collaboration with local innovation."