Overview
Dr. Wen-Long Shao is a male Chief Physician with an MD/PhD. He serves as a senior specialist and Ward Director in the Thoracic Surgery Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he specializes in minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive treatment of thoracic tumors, particularly lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. He is a key expert in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the hospital.
Clinical focus & conditions
1. Thoracic Oncology
Lung Cancer: Full-spectrum care for early and advanced malignancies.
Nodule Management: Differential diagnosis of Ground-Glass Nodules (GGO/GGN) and solid nodules.
Mediastinal & Thymic: Specialized surgery for Thymoma and mediastinal masses.
Esophageal Cancer: Standardized radical resection for esophageal carcinoma.
2. Pleural & Lung Diseases
Pneumothorax: Advanced management of spontaneous and recurrent cases.
Pulmonary Bullae: Thoracoscopic ligation and functional lung preservation.
Bronchiectasis: Targeted surgical intervention for chronic localized infections.
3. Benign & Malignant Conditions
Comprehensive Care: Management of various benign thoracic tumors and cysts.
VATS Procedures: Minimally invasive approach for common thoracic surgical conditions.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Guangzhou Medical University
Hospital affiliations
The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou medical university
Honors & Research
Honors:
Multiple hospital and provincial/municipal awards and recognitions.
Academic Positions:
Standing Committee Member of Thoracic Surgery Branch, Guangdong Physicians Association; Committee Member of Oncology Branch, Guangdong Medical Association, among others.
Research:
Participated in multiple clinical research projects on thoracic tumors; published several professional papers. Primary research focuses on the application of thoracoscopic minimally invasive techniques in thoracic tumors and standardized diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
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