HKU Surgery

24/07/2025

【Shaping the Future of Surgery – Join Hong Kong Surgical Forum 2025! 🩺✂️】

🌐 Register NOW: https://www.hksf.hku.hk/registration
Join us at the Hong Kong Surgical Forum 2025 (HKSF2025) on 21-23 November 2025! This year’s Forum is extra special as we celebrate 110 years of surgical excellence at HKU! 🎉 Under the theme “Beyond A Century of Surgical Excellence”, the three-day event will feature engaging lectures and interactive surgical workshops. Additionally, a post-forum cadaveric workshop on cardiothoracic surgery will provide hands-on learning opportunities.
We are honoured to welcome Professor Henri Bismuth as our Legend Series Orator, sharing his world-renowned expertise in hepatobiliary surgery. 🌍✨ Please also expect a stellar line-up of international speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and a celebration of surgical innovation and legacy. Don’t miss out!
🔗 Register NOW: https://www.hksf.hku.hk/registration

23/07/2025

【Division of Vascular Surgery at 18th Southern Endovascular Congress 🏥🔬】

The Division of Vascular Surgery of our department proudly participated in the 18th Southern Endovascular Congress (SEC 2025), held in Wuhan from 17 to 20 July. Professor Stephen Cheng and Professor HL Li joined hundreds of leading vascular surgeons from across China to exchange insights on the latest advancements in endovascular surgery. 🤝🩺

Professor Cheng chaired a session at the International Vascular Forum and delivered a keynote on Evolution and Choices of Aortic Arch Endovascular Technology. Professor HL Li co-chaired the Below-the-Knee Arterial Disease session and presented an invited talk on biodegradable scaffolds. 🌱

Their contributions fostered meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing among esteemed peers, reinforcing HKU Surgery’s commitment to advancing vascular surgical care in the region. 🌐💡

14/07/2025

【RTHK《醫生與你：醫學人》專訪】

港大醫學院外科學系臨床教授鄺靄慧教授接受RTHK節目《醫生與你：醫學人》訪問，分享她非凡的行醫旅程。鄺教授早年赴美國史丹福大學研究乳癌基因，回港後成為本港首位女性外科教授，致力治療乳癌病人，並創立「香港遺傳性乳癌家族資料庫」，推動基因研究以降低遺傳性癌症風險，造福社會。

📺 立即收看鄺教授的專訪，一同見證她的醫學使命與貢獻：
👉 https://www.rthk.hk/tv/dtt31/programme/doctorandyouhealinghands/

《醫生與你-醫學．人》以人物專訪形式，訪問對本港醫學方面有故事的人，他們或是醫學界有重大貢獻者，或是醫學研究方面的表表者，甚或是對香港醫療、普及健康訊息方面默默耕耘的人士，由這些人物分享自身的獨特經歷.....

04/07/2025

【🧠新科技治病患｜ROSA機械人輔助腦部手術】

瑪麗醫院神經外科引入全港首部全自動手術機械人「ROSA」，結合立體定位技術、多角度活動機械臂及影像導航系統，協助醫生更安全、精準地完成複雜腦部手術，大幅提高手術效率與準確度，為腦癇症患者帶來根治希望✨，加快康復進程💪。

瑪麗醫院神經外科顧問醫生、港大外科名譽臨床副教授杜明德醫生與團隊成員陪同康復患者羅先生出席發布會，羅先生親身分享手術如何改善其多年病患困擾👏。目前團隊已成功完成逾10宗手術，包括腦癇及運動障礙症，全部無併發症。

未來神經外科團隊將持續應用創新科技🔬，進一步提升腦癇症治療成效，造福更多患者。

📎即睇相關報道： https://news.tvb.com/tc/local/6861be5d3ea8b6bc295e56d4?utm_source=newswebshare&utm_medium=referral

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18/06/2025

【Hong Kong International Head and Neck Conference 2025 🔍🧠】

The Hong Kong International Head and Neck Conference 2025, jointly organized by the Department of Surgery and the Department of Clinical Oncology, was successfully held on 7–8 June 2025.
We were deeply honoured to welcome the esteemed Professor Fu-Chan Wei as the orator of the William I. Wei Lecture, where he delivered an inspiring talk on “Microsurgical Reconstruction after Oncological Resection of Head and Neck Cancer at Chang Gung”. 🧑‍⚕️🔬

The conference also brought together world-renowned surgeons and oncologists from local and around the globe 🌍, engaging in dynamic panel presentations and round-table discussions on cutting-edge topics, such as Head and neck reconstruction surgery, Oncology advancements, post-surgical care etc.

Day 2 featured the Cadaveric Flap Dissection Course, offering participants valuable hands-on experience and skill exchange. 🫀✂️

This landmark event not only advanced the field of head and neck surgery but also fostered meaningful collaborations across disciplines. We are excited about the future prospects and continued innovation in this vital area of surgery! 🚀

11/06/2025

06/06/2025

【🔬🫁 Advancing Lung Transplantation: Insights from Professor Michael Hsin】

Professor Michael Hsin of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery delivered a presentation at the Hong Kong Society of Transplantation Annual Scientific Meeting on 18 May 2025. His talk, titled "Prolonged Cold Static Lung Preservation at 10 degrees Celsius" 🧊🫁, explored cutting-edge techniques in lung preservation and highlighted recent advancements in the field of transplantation, fostering discussions with leading international experts.🩺🌍

05/06/2025

【Celebrating Excellence at the 2025 ILTS Congress in Singapore】

We are proud to share some exciting news from the 2025 International Congress of ILTS held in Singapore—an event that brought well-deserved recognition to our department.

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Lo Chung Mau, Chair Professor of our department, on receiving the prestigious 2025 ILTS Distinguished Service Award. This honour celebrates his exceptional contributions to ILTS and his visionary leadership in advancing liver transplantation on a global scale. Professor Nancy Man delivered a tribute, highlighting Professor Lo’s clinical excellence and his unwavering commitment to innovation in liver transplantation in Hong Kong.

🌟 We also extend our congratulations to Mr. Fredrick Cheng, PhD student at HKUMed, who was presented with the Rising Star Award for his outstanding research under the mentorship of Professor Nancy Man. Fredrick presented his work titled "Targeting CD177+ and CD14+ Neutrophil Plasticity with IL18 Modulation in HCC: Novel Implications for Post-transplant Recurrence", showcasing cutting-edge insights into post-transplant cancer recurrence.

In addition to Fredrick, five HKUMed students were also selected to present their innovative research at the congress.

This international platform was a valuable opportunity to highlight our ongoing efforts and dedication in advancing surgical innovation, knowledge exchange, and research in liver transplantation. Let’s celebrate these achievements together and continue striving for excellence in our field!

28/05/2025

【Asia first use of BeFlared stent by Division of Vascular Surgery, HKUMed 🏥】

At April, The Division of Vascular Surgery, HKUMed performed the Asia-first use of the BeFlared stent to treat a 77-year-old patient suffering from E. Coli mycotic aortic pseudoaneurysms. Two pseudoaneurysms in the descending thoracic and supra-celiac abdominal aorta were successfully excluded using a custom-made four-vessel fenestrated graft. The celiac axis and both renal arteries were bridged with the innovative BeFlared stent.

The BeFlared stent is the world's first dedicated bridging stent for fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair. It enhances the delivery and fixation of the target vessel stent, simplifying the procedure and reducing operating time. 🩺✨

23/05/2025

【2025 Ram City Vascular Surgery Symposium】🩺🔬

In late March, The Division of Vascular Surgery at HKUMed proudly participated in the 2025 Ram City Vascular Surgery Symposium in Guangzhou. This prestigious event was organized by the Vascular Surgeon Association under the Guangdong Medical Doctor Association.

Over the course of the three-day symposium, Professor Stephen Cheng and Professor YC Chan co-hosted insightful discussion sessions with other esteemed surgeons. Additionally, Professor HL Li delivered featured presentations on the latest advancements in vascular surgery.

The symposium provided a platform for discussing the use of innovative devices in vascular surgery and sharing valuable surgical experiences. Esteemed vascular surgeons and medical academics from across China came together, fostering knowledge exchange and driving surgical advancements in the field.

22/05/2025

【 HKU Thyroid Masterclass 2025: Thyroid Mastery – Navigating Challenges and Innovations 🧠🦋】

The HKU Thyroid Masterclass 2025, jointly organized by the disciplines of Endocrine Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), was successfully held on 9–10 May! 🙌

This two-day event brought together over 100 local and international experts, including surgeons, clinicians, and researchers, for a dynamic exchange of knowledge and skills. 🌍👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

📚 Highlights included:
👉 Cutting-edge lectures on the latest in thyroid condition management 🧬
👉 Interactive discussions and expert panels 💬
👉 Hands-on workshops featuring:
➡ RFA/MMA ablation of thyroid nodules 🔥
➡ Laryngeal ultrasonography 🖥️
➡ Injection thyroplasty 💉
➡ Remote access thyroidectomy 🖐️
➡ Porcine model nerve monitoring 🐖

We were honored to welcome Professor Woo Jin Jeong from Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea, as the Wong Hau Yuen Visiting Professorship Orator, delivering an inspiring lecture on “Evolution of Thyroid Surgery: From Basic to Scarless Thyroid Surgery” .

This Masterclass sparked new ideas, fostered collaboration, and advanced the field of thyroid surgery. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to its success! 💡🤝

21/05/2025

【🎉 Save the Date – HKU Surgery 110th Anniversary! 🩺】

The Department of Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, is thrilled to celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2025! 🎓✨
To mark this historic milestone, we’re hosting a series of exciting events:
📅 14 September – 110th Anniversary Walkathon 🚶‍♂️🎈
📅 21–23 November – Hong Kong Surgical Forum 🧠🔍
📅 22 November – Digby Memorial Lecture & 110th Anniversary Gala Dinner 🍽️🎤

Let’s come together to honor our legacy and look ahead to a bright future in surgery. 🏥💫
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates by following our social media channels!