Prof. Qin Xianju, MD
General Surgeon
- Specialty :Laparoscopic surgery for various abdominal wall hernias (inguinal hernia, incisional hernia), thyroid nodules, breast nodules, gastrointestinal tumors, and gallstones.
- Affiliated Hospital :Raffles Hospita
- Department :General Surgery
- Language :English,Chinese
Overview
Dr. Qin Xianju is a senior expert in general surgery, specializing in abdominal wall hernia repair, as well as gastrointestinal, thyroid, and breast surgery. He possesses extensive experience in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and serves as the Head of General Surgery at Shanghai Raffles Hospital.
His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery for various abdominal wall hernias (inguinal and incisional hernias), thyroid and breast nodules, gastrointestinal tumors, and gallstones.
Achievements and Experience
Professional Background: Graduated from Wuhan University School of Medicine in 1984 and obtained a Master of Laws degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2011. Completed advanced training at Takeda General Hospital in Fukushima, Japan, and served as a visiting scholar at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. Previously held long-term positions—including Deputy Director and Head of Surgery—at the Zhongshan Hospital (Fudan University) branch and Shanghai No. 8 People’s Hospital; joined Shanghai Raffles Hospital in 2024.
Clinical Expertise: Proficient in managing both common and complex general surgical conditions; specializes in radical surgery and minimally invasive treatment for gastrointestinal tumors, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases (including breast-conserving surgery and breast reconstruction). A pioneer in performing highly complex procedures, such as total pancreatectomy combined with celiac axis resection and portal vein replacement, and radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
Research and Teaching: Has led and completed four research projects funded by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Health Commission; published over 10 SCI-indexed papers and supervised multiple master’s degree students.