Liu Cundong
Chief Physician · Doctoral Supervisor / Postdoctoral Co-supervisor
Guangzhou
Currently heads urology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, with a focus on single-port laparoscopy and robotic single-port laparoscopy.
Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityUrology
Clinical focus Single-port laparoscopy · Robotic single-port surgery · Urinary tract tumors
About the doctor
Dr. Liu Cundong is a chief physician, head of urology, and a member of the hospital's Communist Party committee at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University. He supervises doctoral students, co-supervises postdoctoral researchers, and was in the first cohort recognized under Guangdong Province's outstanding young medical talent program. According to the hospital website, his focus is single-port and robotic single-port laparoscopic surgery, including radical surgery for urinary tract tumors and corrective and reconstructive urinary tract surgery. His scope also includes endourological surgery for conditions such as benign prostatic enlargement and complex urinary tract stones. If you need assessment for a urinary tract condition, you can gather your images and test results and ask the hospital about appointments.
Clinical areas
Diagnosed urinary tract tumor, such as kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer
Gather your images and staging tests and ask the doctor about assessment for radical surgery. The treating team will determine the specific plan.
Urinary tract abnormality such as narrowing at the ureteropelvic junction
Bring the images to discuss corrective or reconstructive surgery. The doctor will assess in person whether surgery is needed.
Benign prostatic enlargement or complex urinary tract stones
Gather a record of your symptoms and test reports and ask the doctor about assessment for endourological surgery.
Interest in single-port or robotic minimally invasive surgery
Ask about the single-port laparoscopic procedures listed by the hospital. A doctor will assess whether any is suitable for you.
Professional highlights
- 01Head of urology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University and doctoral supervisor
- 02Recognized in the first cohort of Guangdong Province's outstanding young medical talent program
- 03Performed more than 600 single-port laparoscopic operations, according to 2023 media coverage
- 04Recognized as a Yangcheng Good Doctor
Professional experience
Education and clinical experience
Currently heads urology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, a position he took at age 35, and has served as secretary of the department's Communist Party branch since 2007
Personally performed more than 600 single-port laparoscopic operations, according to 2023 media coverage
Academic appointments
2021-11-20
Appointed Vice Chair of the 10th Committee of the Urology Branch of the Guangdong Medical Association
Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of the Chinese Medical Association's Urology Branch and Vice Chair of the Guangdong Medical Association's Urology Branch
Research projects
Led 6 projects funded through the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the provincial natural science foundation, and the provincial science and technology program
Selected publications
Published 33 articles as first or corresponding author, 21 indexed in the Science Citation Index (SCI), and served as lead editor or contributor on 4 books
Hospital and department
Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University (Guangdong Provincial Orthopedic Hospital) provides comprehensive medical services. Its areas of focus include orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.
The urology department began performing single-port laparoscopy in 2010 and adapted multiport laparoscopic procedures to a single-port approach in 2018. Its scope includes radical surgery for urinary tract tumors and corrective and reconstructive procedures.
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.
- This profile summarizes publicly available information about the doctor and cannot determine whether you need surgery or which procedure is appropriate.
- Seek prompt medical care for urgent conditions such as acute urinary retention or severe blood in the urine.
- Confirm appointments, campus location, and consultation arrangements with the hospital for the latest information.