Minimally invasive & robotic surgery
Liver, pancreatic & digestive surgery
For a surgical opinion on a liver, pancreatic or gastrointestinal condition.
What we help you clarify
- 01
Review whether surgery is indicated and what it is intended to achieve.
- 02
Compare open, laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches with the surgeon.
- 03
Plan for pathology results, nutrition, recovery and any further treatment.
A surgical robot is controlled by the surgeon. Its use is one part of the proposed approach, not a promise of a better outcome.
Records to have ready
After agreeing the services, we help prepare these for the hospital. You can start the first conversation without uploading a complete file.
- Contrast imaging and reports, including earlier scans
- Pathology or endoscopy reports if available
- Previous operation records and current medicines
Send original scan files when requested. Reports are translated; the images remain in their original diagnostic format.
How we prepare your recordsCost and time away from home
The operation, ward recovery and ability to travel are separate milestones. We ask the team to explain each in your plan.
Items to include in the estimate
- Surgeon, anesthesia and operating room
- Devices or robot-related charges where applicable
- Ward care, pathology, medicines and recovery support
Questions for the medical team
01What would make the surgeon change the operative approach?
02What experience does the team have with this specific procedure?
03Which recovery milestones are needed before discharge and travel?
Departments to consider

Ruijin Hospital
Hematology · Pancreatic surgery · Endocrinology
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Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Cardiology · Cardiac surgery · Liver surgery
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Breast surgery · Pancreatic surgery · Gynecologic oncology
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Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Medical oncology · Thoracic surgery · Radiation oncology
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Start in writing. Your first conversation and initial hospital enquiries are free.