The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University
About the hospital
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital) is a designated institution of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases. It has long been among the leading hospitals in China for hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and the diagnosis and treatment of liver tumors. The hospital consists of the Yangpu and Jiading campuses and provides an end-to-end care pathway centered on liver cancer, biliary tract tumors, pancreatic tumors, liver transplantation, complex hepatobiliary stones, and minimally invasive and robotic hepatobiliary surgery. Its core technical strengths include highly complex liver resection, comprehensive treatment of portal vein tumor thrombus, individualized strategies for recurrent liver cancer, precise resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, complex pancreaticoduodenal surgery, multidisciplinary integrated treatment, and perioperative critical care management. Supported by military medical resources and national key discipline platforms, the hospital has notable strengths in basic research, clinical translation, guideline development, and advanced surgical capability in hepatobiliary oncology. It also provides tailored medical services through its international medical department/special care system for high-net-worth and cross-border patients.
Why choose this hospital
National-level hepatobiliary platform
A designated institution of the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, with leading capabilities in the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical translation of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases in China.
Strength in complex hepatobiliary surgery
Has extensive case experience and mature surgical techniques in large liver cancer, hilar cholangiocarcinoma, pancreatic tumors, recurrent liver cancer, and complex liver resection.
Precision and minimally invasive techniques
Continues to advance laparoscopy, robotics, interventional procedures, ablation, and multidisciplinary treatment to support precise resection and enhanced recovery.
International medical services
Provides an international medical service system that can support appointments, consultations, and inpatient arrangements for overseas and cross-border patients.
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International patient services
Relatively faster access to specialty care
Compared with some large academic medical centers in Europe and the United States, where initial consultations and surgery scheduling for complex hepatobiliary cases may take weeks to months, patients in China can often obtain faster outpatient, diagnostic, and inpatient coordination at this hospital.
More favorable treatment costs
Compared with the total cost of similar high-complexity hepatobiliary cancer surgery and hospitalization in the United States, the overall cost at this hospital is usually substantially lower and may reduce cross-border medical expenses for Chinese patients.
Chinese-language communication
A primarily Chinese-language clinical environment can significantly reduce communication errors during cross-border care, especially for complex condition explanations and perioperative decisions.
Preoperative record integration
A multidisciplinary evaluation can be based on prior imaging, pathology, and laboratory results, helping out-of-town and overseas patients reduce duplicate testing and decision-making time.
Patient reviews
Undisclosed patient
My father was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma and came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University after hearing about it. The attending physician was highly skilled and quickly developed a surgical plan. The staff were also very courteous and patient in answering our questions, which helped ease our anxiety. The surgery went very smoothly, and the tumor was completely removed. He is now recovering well after the operation. Follow-up tests show that all liver function indicators have returned to normal, and alpha-fetoprotein has also decreased to the normal range. We sincerely thank the doctor for saving his life!
Undisclosed patient
My father was diagnosed with primary liver cancer last month, and our family was extremely anxious. We came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University for treatment after hearing about it. The attending physician was not only highly skilled, but also performed the surgical resection very thoroughly. In addition, the doctor was extremely patient, answered all of our questions in detail, and greatly eased our anxiety. He is recovering well after surgery, and follow-up tests show that all liver function indicators have returned to normal. We are very grateful to the doctor for saving his life!
Undisclosed patient
My father was diagnosed with primary liver cancer last month, and our family was very anxious, so we came to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University after hearing about it. The attending physician was not only highly skilled, but also developed a detailed minimally invasive resection plan for us and was extremely patient, which helped ease our anxiety. At present, his postoperative recovery is going very smoothly. Follow-up tests show that liver function has basically returned to normal, and tumor markers have also decreased. We are sincerely grateful to the doctor for saving his life!
Undisclosed patient
I had been troubled by gallstones with cholecystitis for many years, and the attacks became more frequent recently, so I decided to come here for surgery. The doctor made an accurate diagnosis and recommended a minimally invasive gallstone removal procedure that preserves the gallbladder. Throughout the entire care process, the doctor demonstrated a very high level of professional competence, with a gentle and attentive manner, and checked on me warmly every day during rounds. The minimally invasive procedure caused little trauma and I recovered quickly. It has now been a month since the surgery, and I have not had any more cramping pain in the right upper abdomen. My diet has also returned completely to normal, and my quality of life has improved significantly.
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