Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Overview — Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Departments

Leading Surgeries & Procedures

Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital is globally celebrated for its pioneering surgical procedures. It is the birthplace of the world's first successful severed limb replantation, performed in 1963. The hospital excels in complex orthopedic surgeries, including advanced microsurgical reconstruction, free tissue transfer with perforator flaps, and joint reconstruction. It is also renowned for the "China Hand" technique, a groundbreaking method for reconstructing missing hands or fingers. In addition to orthopedics, the hospital leads in minimally invasive metabolic surgeries for obesity and advanced otolaryngological procedures, such as semicircular canal occlusion for intractable vertigo and innovative surgical treatments for severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Key Surgical Departments

The hospital is nationally recognized for its exceptional clinical departments. The Department of Orthopedics is a National Clinical Key Specialty, famous for pioneering severed limb replantation and advanced microsurgery techniques. The Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism is another top-tier specialty, leading in diabetes research, continuous glucose monitoring, and metabolic disease management. The Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) excels in treating complex hearing and balance disorders, as well as sleep apnea. Additionally, the Department of Ultrasound Medicine is highly esteemed as the birthplace of ultrasound diagnosis in China, providing cutting-edge imaging services. Other key departments include General Surgery, Urology, and Cardiology, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by renowned experts.

Notable Physicians

Dr. Chen Zhongwei was a legendary orthopedic surgeon and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, globally recognized for performing the world's first successful severed limb replantation. Dr. Xiang Kunsan, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is a pioneer in endocrinology, particularly known for his groundbreaking research in the genetics of diabetes. Dr. Jia Weiping, also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is a leading expert in endocrinology and metabolism, renowned for her significant contributions to diabetes prevention, continuous glucose monitoring, and the establishment of the national primary diabetes care system.

International Patient Services at Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

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• Health Checkups
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