The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Overview — The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Departments

Leading Surgeries & Procedures

The Third Xiangya Hospital excels in organ transplantation surgery, performing liver, kidney, and combined organ transplants with nationally recognized outcomes. The hospital is a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, including single-port laparoscopic procedures and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The hepatobiliary surgery department performs complex liver resections, living-donor liver transplantation, and robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery. The cardiac surgery department offers minimally invasive valve surgery and complex aortic procedures. The hospital's health management center provides comprehensive executive health screening with advanced imaging.

Key Surgical Departments

The Department of Transplant Surgery is the hospital's flagship specialty, with comprehensive programs in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. The Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery is nationally recognized for innovations in single-port and robotic surgical techniques. The Health Management Center is one of the largest in Hunan Province, providing personalized health assessment and chronic disease management. The Hepatology Department specializes in viral hepatitis treatment, liver fibrosis management, and hepatocellular carcinoma screening. The Nephrology Department provides comprehensive kidney disease management including dialysis and transplant preparation.

Notable Physicians

Prof. Ye Qifa (叶启发) is a nationally renowned transplant surgeon, having performed over 3,000 organ transplants and contributing to China's organ transplantation regulations and ethical guidelines. Prof. Zhu Jingyu (朱晶瑜) leads the Minimally Invasive Surgery Department, pioneering single-port laparoscopic techniques in China. Prof. Yuan Yufeng (袁运锋) heads the Hepatology Department, specializing in chronic hepatitis B management and liver cancer prevention strategies.

International Patient Services at The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

• Green Channel
• Dedicated Examination Area
• Outpatient Services