A 65-year-old woman with a history of gastric fundus and cardia neuroendocrine adenocarcinoma faced significant challenges after her surgery. Ten months post-operation, she experienced local recurrence, metastasis, anastomotic obstruction, and severe malnutrition, resulting in a weight loss of nearly 10 kg over three months due to a loss of appetite. Seeking trusted care, she traveled to Guangzhou Royallee Cancer Center to consult with Prof. Liu Haiying, the esteemed head of the gastrointestinal surgery department.

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

Upon examination and a multidisciplinary team (MDT) consultation, the medical team proposed a gastrostomy to address her nutritional needs. This intervention aimed to improve her condition, allowing further treatments like chemotherapy and molecular targeted therapy to be considered once her nutritional status stabilized.

Successful Surgery

On August 6, the gastrostomy—marking the significative surgery at the newly established Guangzhou Royallee Cancer Center—was performed under the leadership of Prof. Liu Haiying and the Anesthesiology Department. The procedure was highly successful, with minimal blood loss of just 2 ml. This innovative approach alleviated her eating difficulties and significantly improved her quality of life. She is currently experiencing a rapid and smooth recovery.

About Prof. Liu Haiying

Prof. Liu Haiying, an executive vice director at Guangzhou Royallee Cancer Center, is a distinguished expert in gastrointestinal surgery. With decades of experience, he has earned the trust of countless patients through his exceptional surgical skills and ethical medical practice. In 1999, he pioneered radiofrequency ablation for solid tumors like liver cancer in China and has since treated over 2,000 liver cancer patients with commendable postoperative results.

His innovative techniques, such as the phenolic debridement method for peritoneal pseudomyxoma, have achieved global recognition. Additionally, he performed the first abdominal incision-free gasless laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer in China.

Professional Accomplishments

• Positions:

  • Executive Vice Director, Guangzhou Royallee Cancer Center
  • Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor, and Postdoctoral Cooperative Supervisor

• Academic Affiliations:

  • Vice Chairman, First Session of Colorectal Surgeons Society, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
  • Member, 4th-6th Colorectal Cancer Committees, China Anti-cancer Association
  • Vice Chairman, Colorectal Cancer Committees, Guangdong Anti-cancer Association
  • Vice Chairman, Oncology Treatment and Rehabilitation Committee, Guangdong Health Management Society
  • Chairman of Oncology Branch and Vice Chairman of Surgery Branch, Guangzhou Medical Association

• Editorial Roles:

  • Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Colorectal Surgery and Chinese Journal of General Surgery

• Expertise:

  • Specializes in multidisciplinary surgical treatment of abdominal malignancies, particularly complex resections for liver and pancreatic cancers, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries for gastric and colorectal cancers.

The successful intervention at Guangzhou Royallee Cancer Center highlights the importance of innovative surgical techniques and compassionate patient care. Prof. Liu Haiying and his team continue to set new standards in the treatment of gastric cancer, ensuring that patients receive the best possible outcomes on their journey to recovery.