International Salon of Thoracic Surgery｜Russian and Chinese Thoracic Surgery Experts Convene on Advances in Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment

On November 5, 2025, Victor Medical had the honor of inviting a delegation of Russian thoracic surgery experts, composed of authoritative medical institutions including the Russian Federal Research Institute of Pulmonology, the S.S. Yudin Hospital First Oncology Center, and the Russian Ministry of Health Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, to visit Chengdu Cancer Hospital.

The delegation included renowned experts such as Professor DANILOV VITALII from the Russian Pulmonology Research Institute, Moscow; Dr. TROSHINA SOFIIA from the Oncology Center of Hospital No. 1 named after S.S. Yudin; and Professor KUDRIASHOV GRIGORII from the Russian Federation Healthcare Ministry Saint-Petersburg State Phthisiopulmonology Research Institute.

This exchange focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques for esophageal and lung cancer and the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment model, aiming to promote in-depth cooperation between Chinese and Russian thoracic surgery in technology, young doctor exchanges, training, scientific research, and other fields.

During the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment (MDT) discussion session, the thoracic surgery team of Chengdu Cancer Hospital, led by Professor Han Yongtao and Director Leng Xuefeng, not only organized expert members from radiotherapy, oncology, nutrition, imaging, pathology, and whole-process management but also meticulously prepared five representative complex cases of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and chest tumors. The Russian expert delegation actively participated throughout, engaging in in-depth discussions with Chengdu Cancer Hospital experts on personalized treatment strategies for the cases.

Professor DANILOV VITALII from the Russian Pulmonology Research Institute, Moscow, commented during the discussion: "The complexity of these cases is impressive, and the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment level demonstrated by your team is even more admirable. In particular, the approach to systemic therapy, evaluation rationale, and timing of surgery for borderline resectable cases is worthy of our in-depth study."

Dr. TROSHINA SOFIIA from the Oncology Center of Hospital No. 1 named after S.S. Yudin added: "The professionalism and teamwork displayed by the Chinese team in multidisciplinary collaboration provide us with valuable learning experience."

Following the discussion, coinciding with the thoracic surgery team's national surgical exchange training program, which featured online participation from domestic and regional experts including those from the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Union Hospital Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Fujian Provincial Cancer Hospital, Yunnan Provincial Cancer Hospital, and Guang'an People's Hospital, the Russian expert delegation also moved to the operating room to observe high-level minimally invasive surgeries live.

Professor Han Yongtao performed a "Robot-assisted Radical Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer," Professor Leng Xuefeng demonstrate a "Hybrid Prone Position Total Endoscopic Radical Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer," and Professor Wang Kangning perform a "Uniportal Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Radical Resection for Lung Cancer."

Professor KUDRIASHOV GRIGORII from the Russian Federation Healthcare Ministry Saint-Petersburg State Phthisiopulmonology Research Institute showed great interest in the surgical details. He stated: "Furthermore, Victor medical’s Powered Endoscopic Linear Cutter stapler-Vicpower also received our high praise. The cleanliness of tissue cutting fully meets the high standards required in clinical practice."

At the conclusion of the exchange, Professor Han Yongtao proposed three initiatives to deepen cooperation: establishing a regular exchange mechanism for Chinese and Russian thoracic surgery experts and young doctors, jointly conducting cross-regional, multi-center clinical research, and promoting cooperation in the training of young physicians. Professor DANILOV VITALII responded positively: "This visit has been highly beneficial. We look forward to establishing a long-term cooperative relationship with Sichuan Cancer Hospital to jointly promote the advancement of thoracic surgery diagnosis and treatment levels."

This visit by the Russian expert delegation not only fully demonstrated the professional strength of Sichuan Cancer Hospital in the field of thoracic surgery but also built a bridge for exchange and mutual learning in thoracic surgery between China and Russia, laying a solid foundation for subsequent in-depth cooperation between the two sides.