Overview
Dr. De-Kang Yang is a male Chief Physician and Professor, serving as Deputy Director of the Thoracic Surgery Department. He graduated from Guangzhou Medical College in 1970 and has over 50 years of clinical experience in thoracic surgery. He is a senior expert with rich clinical experience and solid professional knowledge.
Clinical focus & conditions
1. Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Lung Cancer: Full-spectrum surgical care for early and advanced stages.
Tracheal Tumors: Expert resection and reconstruction of the airway.
Esophageal Cancer: Standardized radical surgery for esophageal malignancies.
Mediastinal Tumors: Management of thymoma, cysts, and neurogenic masses.
2. General Thoracic & Benign Conditions
Infectious & Inflammatory: Targeted surgery for Bronchiectasis.
Pleural & Lung Diseases: Management of Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Bullae, and chronic Pleural Effusion.
Symptomatic Relief: Specialized procedures for recurring lung collapses and effusions.
3. Trauma & Complex Conditions
Chest Trauma: Emergency stabilization and reconstruction for rib fractures and thoracic injuries.
Complex Cases: Diagnosis and treatment of rare and multi-system thoracic diseases.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Guangzhou Medical University
Hospital affiliations
The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou medical university
Honors & Research
Honors & Affiliations:
Deputy Director of Thoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, with extensive experience in clinical teaching.
Research:
Long-term clinical practice in thoracic tumors and thoracic surgical diseases, with rich experience in surgical treatment of lung cancer and tracheal tumors. Has contributed to clinical case reports and related studies.
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