On July 22, 2025, Professor Gerard M. Doherty and Professor Wang Jiping from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, visited the First Affiliated Hospital (FAH) of Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) with a focus on innovations in surgical technology. Through site visits, case discussions and academic exchanges, the visit has deepened our engagement and cooperation with the leading global medical institution.
The two professors toured the Hospital History Gallery, gaining a comprehensive understanding of FAH’s development. They then visited the National Medical Center Exhibition Hall and were introduced to globally pioneering Magnetic Surgery System, comprising six major technological platforms. Both professors expressed high praise for the hospital’s achievements in medical technology innovation.
In the specialized Magnetic Surgery Ward, Associate Research Fellow Yan Xiaopeng from the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery introduced the clinical applications and recent advancements of magnetic surgical techniques. Following this, Associate Chief Physician Li Yu chaired the presentation of a complex postoperative case of abdominal trauma. Professors Gerard M. Doherty and Wang Jiping engaged in in-depth discussions with FAH’s experts on key issues such as how to accurately locate the source of bleeding and whether magnetic rings could help alleviate anastomotic stenosis. They provided authoritative plans and suggestions for the patient’s next stage of treatment.
After the visit, a discussion meeting was held in the First Conference Room of the Land Port Division. Participants included Wu Yue, Assistant to the President; Yao Yu, Director of the Department of Medical Oncology; Zhang Xiaozhi, Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology; Yin Yan, Deputy Director of the Department of Gastroenterology; Li Qiling, Deputy Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Li Yu, Associate Chief Physician of the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery; and Yao Hongmei, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Center.
Professor Wu Yue, Assistant to the President, delivered a welcome speech at the meeting. Experts from both China and abroad then gave keynote presentations. Professor Gerard M. Doherty delivered a lecture titled “Building a World-Leading Cancer Center: Reflections from the MGB Cancer Institute”, in which he shared the experience of the Mass General Brigham in cancer center development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical research.
Professor Wang Jiping delivered a presentation titled “Histotripsy for Liver Tumors: Initial Experience”, in which he introduced the early applications of histotripsy technology in the treatment of liver tumors and discussed its promising potential.
Professor Li Yu presented a lecture titled “Magnetic Compression Anastomosis for the Treatment of Biliary Complete Obstruction: A Single-Center Experience”, in which he provided an detailed overview of the innovative application of magnetic compression anastomosis in the treatment of biliary obstruction.
The discussion session centered on the theme of “Innovation in Surgical Technology”. Both sides exchanged views on how to further advance research and development in surgical technologies.
