HIFU Technology - Non-Invasive Surgery Pioneer
Chongqing Haifu Hospital is the world's first hospital specializing in High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment. As the clinical promotion platform of the National Engineering Research Center of Ultrasound Medicine, the hospital pioneers non-invasive surgery for uterine fibroids, liver cancer, bone tumors, and breast cancer.
Hospital Overview
What is HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)?
- Non-invasive treatment using focused ultrasound energy to destroy tumors
- No incisions, no radiation, faster recovery than traditional surgery
- Preserves uterus and fertility for gynecological conditions
- Outpatient procedure in many cases
- Minimal side effects and shorter hospital stay
- Suitable for patients who are not candidates for traditional surgery
Clinical Departments
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Core Specialty)
Hospital's flagship department. Specializes in HIFU treatment for uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, cesarean scar pregnancy, placenta accreta. Also offers vaginitis, cervical disease, and vulvar disease treatment.
Oncology Department
Applies HIFU technology to treat solid tumors including liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, bone tumors (osteosarcoma), soft tissue tumors, breast cancer, and breast fibroadenoma.
Internal Medicine
Provides comprehensive perioperative management, complication handling, and medical support for HIFU treatments.
Rehabilitation Medicine
Post-treatment rehabilitation support to help patients recover faster and maintain quality of life.
Medical Imaging
Critical role in HIFU treatment planning and real-time monitoring. Includes ultrasound and MRI guidance.
Health Management Center
Early disease screening and health management services, particularly for cancer risk assessment.
Expert Team - HIFU Pioneers
| Role | Expert | Title & Background | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Leadership | Prof. Wang Zhibiao | PhD / Professor / Doctoral Supervisor, Director of National Engineering Research Center | Inventor of HIFU technology; HIFU tumor treatment system development |
| President | Prof. Zhang Lian | Professor / Chief Physician / Master's Supervisor, Secretary General of International Society of Minimally Invasive Medicine | HIFU clinical training and international promotion; uterine fibroids, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer |
| Vice President | Dr. Xiong Yu | Chief Physician, Vice President, HIFU Discipline Leader | Gynecological HIFU expert; completed 800+ HIFU surgeries; advocates "HIFU + Hysteroscopy" combined treatment |
| Gynecology Leader | Prof. Li Chengzhi | Chief Physician / Professor / Master's Supervisor, Director of Vulvar Disease Research Center | Vulvar disease, cervical disease, infertility, gynecological oncology HIFU treatment |
| Gynecology Expert | Dr. Wang Fang | Chief Physician | 30 years OB/GYN experience; prenatal diagnosis, high-risk pregnancy, infertility, endocrine disorders |
| Oncology Expert | Prof. Chen Wenzhi | Professor / Chief Physician / Doctoral Supervisor, Co-inventor of HIFU | Bone and soft tissue tumor HIFU treatment |
| Oncology Expert | Dr. Li Kequan | Chief Physician / Master's Supervisor, HIFU International Expert | 20 years HIFU experience; bone tumors, breast cancer, uterine fibroids, liver cancer |
| HIFU Physician | Dr. Deng Yongbin | Attending Physician | Focuses on HIFU treatment for benign diseases (fibroids, adenomyosis) and solid tumors |
| HIFU Physician | Dr. Zhang Cai | Attending Physician / Senior HIFU Physician | Fibroids, adenomyosis, breast fibroadenoma, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer; international clinical guidance experience |
Special Services
Disease-Specific Treatment Model
Organizes diagnosis, treatment planning (including HIFU, laparoscopy options), and rehabilitation around specific conditions like uterine fibroids, not traditional department divisions.
MDT Consultation
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for complex cases, especially cancer patients. Integrates oncology, surgery, imaging, and pathology experts.
International Training Center
As National Engineering Research Center clinical base, trains HIFU doctors from hospitals worldwide. Prof. Zhang Lian leads international clinical support.
"Haifu Baby" Follow-up Program
Unique patient follow-up program for women who achieved pregnancy after HIFU treatment. Patient support groups and人文关怀 services.