Overview
Dr. Han-Zhang Chen is a male Chief Physician and Deputy Director of the Thoracic Surgery Department. Graduated from Guangzhou Medical College in 1987, he has over 30 years of clinical experience in thoracic surgery and is a senior expert at the hospital, recognized for his expertise in lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and complex airway reconstruction surgeries.
Clinical focus & conditions
1. Thoracic Malignancies
Lung Cancer: Full-spectrum care for early and advanced malignancies.
Esophageal Cancer: Standardized radical resection for esophageal carcinoma.
Mediastinal Tumors: Surgical management of thymoma and neurogenic masses.
2. Advanced Airway & Reconstruction
Tracheal Tumors: Expert resection and reconstruction of the trachea.
Carinal Tumors: High-difficulty reconstruction of the tracheal bifurcation (carina).
Bronchial Reconstruction: Specialized in Sleeve Resection and airway plastic surgery.
Complex Airway Care: Management of refractory tracheobronchial lesions.
3. Benign Thoracic Conditions
Benign Tumors: Minimally invasive excision of various thoracic cysts and masses.
Functional Salvage: Preservation of lung function through precise anatomical reconstruction.
Education & training
MD,Ph.D. — Guangzhou Medical University
Hospital affiliations
The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou medical university
Honors & Research
Honors: Second “Yangcheng Good Doctor,” Nanyue Good Doctor.
Academic Positions:
Committee Member of Cardiothoracic Surgery Society, Guangdong Branch of Chinese Medical Association; Standing Council Member of Thoracoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association Thoracic Surgery Branch; Standing Committee Member of Guangdong Cardiothoracic Surgery Society; Deputy Chairman of Science Popularization Committee, Guangzhou Anti-Cancer Association.
Research:
Long-term clinical application and promotion of thoracoscopic minimally invasive techniques, with rich experience and contributions in surgical treatment of lung cancer and esophageal cancer, as well as day surgery models.
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