Shao Wenlong
Chief Physician · Doctorate in Medicine
Guangzhou
Has worked in clinical thoracic surgery for more than 20 years and currently heads the thoracic surgery ward at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University.
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical UniversityThoracic Surgery
Clinical focus Lung nodules · Minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer · Esophageal cancer
About the doctor
Dr. Shao Wenlong is a chief physician and head of the thoracic surgery ward at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University and holds a doctorate in medicine. His areas of practice include diagnosis and treatment of small lung nodules, minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive treatment for lung cancer and mediastinal and chest wall tumors, vascular and tracheal resection and reconstruction for locally advanced lung cancer, combined thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer, and treatment for excessive palm sweating. If a checkup found a lung nodule or you have been diagnosed with a thoracic tumor, you can gather your images and previous medical records and ask the hospital about assessment and appointments.
Clinical areas
A small lung nodule found during a checkup
Bring your chest CT scan and ask how the nodule can be assessed and what follow-up or management may be appropriate. The doctor will make the assessment based on the images.
Diagnosed lung cancer and interest in minimally invasive surgery
Gather your staging tests and previous treatment records and ask the doctor how suitability for minimally invasive surgery is assessed.
Esophageal cancer or an esophageal tumor
Bring upper endoscopy and imaging records and ask about assessment for combined thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery.
Excessive palm sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis)
Ask whether the available treatments may be suitable. The doctor will assess this in person.
Professional highlights
- 01Head of the thoracic surgery ward at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
- 02More than 20 years in clinical thoracic surgery
- 03Standing committee member of the Thoracic Surgery Branch of the Guangdong Medical Doctors Association
- 04Received awards including first prize in the Guangdong Science and Technology Progress Awards and second prize in the National Science and Technology Progress Awards, according to Guangzhou Medical University's faculty and talent webpage
Professional experience
Education and clinical experience
1997-07 to 2002-08
Worked in thoracic surgery at Anyang Cancer Hospital, Henan Province
2002-09 to 2005-07
Master's training in thoracic surgery at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University under Professor He Jianxing. Stayed in the department after graduation
Currently heads the thoracic surgery ward at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Research projects
Research on the causes, treatment, and prognosis of thoracic tumors, particularly lung and esophageal cancers
Selected publications
Published 42 papers, 31 indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), and contributed to 4 monographs, according to Guangzhou Medical University's faculty and talent webpage
Academic appointments
Standing committee member of the Thoracic Surgery Branch of the Guangdong Medical Doctors Association and deputy lead of the Esophageal Cancer Group of the Guangdong Association of Thoracic Diseases
Hospital and department
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University focuses on specialist care. Its areas of focus include respiratory and critical care medicine, thoracic surgery, and urology.
Thoracic surgery is a key department at the hospital that houses the National Center for Respiratory Medicine. The department performs lung transplantation and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and works with respiratory medicine in lung and esophageal cancer care.
Before you seek care
Records to prepare
Gather previous medical records, images and test reports, and a list of current medications. Confirm the exact documents required with the hospital.
Appointment arrangements
Check clinic hours, campus location, and appointment requirements through the hospital's official channels.
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- For emergencies such as coughing up blood, sudden chest pain, or difficulty breathing, go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
- Confirm appointments, campus location, and consultation arrangements with the hospital for the latest information.