Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University (复旦大学附属中山医院) has performed more hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resections than any other hospital in China — making it a leading national authority for liver cancer surgery. Founded in 1937 and affiliated with Fudan University’s medical school, the hospital is also widely recognised for cardiovascular medicine, performing over 10,000 cardiac procedures annually. Its endoscopy centre is among the highest-volume in the world. For the right case, Zhongshan can be a strong option — but whether it’s the appropriate hospital for your specific diagnosis depends on your situation. China Care helps you work that out before you travel, then provides bilingual coordination throughout your stay.
Zhongshan Hospital (复旦大学附属中山医院) was established in 1937 and is affiliated with Fudan University School of Medicine. It consistently ranks in China’s top 5 hospitals and holds the national #1 position in liver surgery — specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) resection, where the hospital has performed more liver cancer operations than any other institution in China. This extraordinary volume of liver cancer surgery translates into surgical expertise that is globally competitive.
The hospital’s cardiovascular medicine programme is equally exceptional. With over 10,000 cardiac procedures annually — spanning PCI, coronary angiography, structural heart intervention (TAVI, MitraClip), electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery — Zhongshan’s cardiology and cardiac surgery departments are national reference centres for complex cardiovascular disease. The hospital is particularly known for managing patients where liver disease and cardiovascular disease coexist.
Zhongshan’s endoscopy centre processes one of the highest annual procedure volumes in the world, making it a reference centre for advanced endoscopic techniques: ESD (endoscopic submucosal dissection) for early gastric and colorectal cancer, ERCP for biliary disease, and EUS (endoscopic ultrasound) for pancreatic and GI diagnosis.
No hospital in China has performed more hepatocellular carcinoma resections than Zhongshan. The surgical teams are highly experienced in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted liver resection, complex multi-segment hepatectomy, and repeat liver surgery for recurrent HCC. They are also experienced in combination approaches — surgery plus TACE, radiofrequency ablation, or targeted therapy — managed by a dedicated liver tumour multidisciplinary board.
Zhongshan performs over 10,000 cardiac procedures annually, including coronary intervention (PCI), TAVI and MitraClip structural heart procedures, electrophysiology and ablation, and cardiac surgery. The cardiology department is the national benchmark for several cardiovascular conditions and holds particular expertise in managing complex cardiovascular disease in patients with comorbid liver disease — a combination where Zhongshan’s dual strength is uniquely valuable.
Zhongshan’s endoscopy centre is one of the world’s highest-volume, processing tens of thousands of procedures annually. Advanced endoscopic resection (ESD) for early gastric and colorectal cancer, ERCP for bile duct stones and biliary strictures, and EUS-guided biopsies are all routine. For patients who need a technically demanding endoscopic procedure, very few hospitals in the world match Zhongshan’s volume-driven expertise.
Finding a hospital’s name is easy. Knowing whether it’s actually the right one for your situation is much harder — that’s where China Care helps.
Most international patients researching Zhongshan Hospital are unsure whether it’s genuinely the right fit for their case, or whether another hospital might serve them better. China Care helps you answer questions like:
Zhongshan Hospital covers more than 40 clinical departments with particular national recognition in the following areas accessed by international patients through China Care.
Finding a hospital is the easy part. Understanding whether it’s the right one for your situation is harder — China Care guides you through that, from initial guidance through to on-the-ground support in Shanghai.
Share your medical records and imaging. For liver cancer cases, include liver MRI or CT with contrast, AFP tumour marker levels, Child-Pugh liver function score, and any prior treatment history (TACE, ablation, systemic therapy). For cardiac cases, include echocardiogram, coronary angiogram if available, and any existing cardiology assessment. China Care prepares a bilingual case summary within 1–2 working days.
records review · 1–2 daysIf it makes sense to go further, Case Investigation looks into whether Zhongshan is genuinely a suitable option for your case — before you commit to travelling. Depending on your situation, this may include medical record review, department identification, and a proxy consultation with the relevant specialist where appropriate: China Care attends Zhongshan Hospital in person and consults directly with the specialist on your behalf. For liver cancer cases, the specialist reviews your imaging and prior treatment history to assess resectability and the most appropriate surgical or interventional approach, with the outcome reported back to you via voice call interpretation in real time during the consultation.
This is a paid service, covering hospital registration, the in-person proxy consultation, and real-time voice interpretation, agreed with you upfront. Already in China? Skip this step — China Care can arrange direct escort and interpretation for your own visit instead.
case investigation · fixed fee · results same dayArmed with the specialist’s initial direction, you travel to Shanghai for your own in-person consultation at Zhongshan. The specialist reviews your case in person, confirms the treatment plan, and issues a formal cost estimate — this step cannot be completed remotely at a public hospital. For liver surgery, pre-operative workup typically takes 2–3 days before the operation. China Care’s bilingual coordinator accompanies you throughout.
in-person consultation · treatment plan & cost estimate issuedChina Care coordinates your hospital admission and pre-operative or pre-procedural logistics. For liver surgery, the surgical team discusses the planned approach, risks, and recovery expectations before proceeding. For cardiac procedures, admission and workup are coordinated directly through the cardiology team. China Care’s coordinator remains available throughout your stay for communication support and any logistical assistance.
All treatment fees are paid directly to the hospital in Chinese yuan (RMB). Zhongshan does not accept international credit cards for inpatient treatment or surgery. A deposit is required at admission; the balance is settled before discharge. China Care does not collect or handle medical payments.
hospital admission · RMB payment direct to hospitalFull discharge documentation is provided including surgical report, pathology results, post-operative imaging, and follow-up recommendations. For liver cancer patients, a surveillance imaging schedule (CT/MRI every 3–4 months) is established. China Care ensures all documentation is prepared in a format compatible with your home physician and arranges return visit scheduling if continuation of care in Shanghai is planned.
bilingual documentation · surveillance plan · post-discharge supportWhichever stage you’re at, China Care’s role is the same: help you make an informed decision, not just a booking.
Understand your options before travelling — including whether Zhongshan Hospital or another hospital is a suitable fit for your case.
Learn more →Appointments, interpreters, and hospital coordination once you’re ready to move forward.
Learn more →Support before, during, and after treatment in China — from admission through to follow-up care.
Learn more →We’ll help you understand whether Zhongshan Hospital — or another hospital in China — may be a better option for your situation.
China Care coordinates your case with Zhongshan Hospital’s international patient team. Treatment costs are quoted directly by the hospital. We never add to or mark up the hospital’s quoted treatment cost.