Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Introduction

The Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital boasts a rich history. Established in the late 1940s, under the directorship of renowned experts like Professor Jin Wenqi and Professor Hu Zhiyuan, it has evolved into a pivotal institution. Prof. Hu fostered the development of Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Family planning, elevating their academic stature nationwide. Renowned figures such as Prof. Dai Zhongying, Prof. Liu Boning, and Prof. Luo Laimin have emerged from this department. Presently, it stands as a key discipline of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the hospital, hosting over 120 beds and serving over 220,000 outpatients and emergencies annually. With more than 7,000 inpatient admissions and 6,000 surgeries each year, it boasts a laparoscopic surgery rate exceeding 80% and a 98% success rate in rescuing critically ill patients. The department is home to esteemed professionals, including doctoral and master's supervisors, contributing significantly to the training of future medical professionals.

Specialties

  1. Gynecological Tumor Screening and Treatment: Pioneering standardized surgical techniques, advanced ultrasound Doppler scoring, and innovative chemotherapy methods, the department leads in gynecological tumor management. It offers comprehensive care, with early detection protocols and specialized clinics, reducing cervical cancer incidence.
  2. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Since 2000, the department has excelled in treating pelvic floor dysfunction, utilizing advanced technologies for urinary incontinence and postpartum rehabilitation, achieving notable success in urinary incontinence and pelvic floor reconstruction surgeries.
  3. Gynecological Reproductive Endocrinology Diseases: Recent years have seen significant strides in diagnosing and treating reproductive endocrine diseases, particularly perimenopausal syndrome and abnormal uterine bleeding. The department is at the forefront of multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
  4. High-Risk Pregnancy Management: Recognized for expertise in pregnancy complications, the department oversees Shanghai Critical Pregnancy Consultation and Rescue Center, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and treatment for high-risk pregnancies, with a rescue success rate exceeding 95%.
  5. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): The Reproductive Medicine Center, established in the last decade, offers personalized care and advanced ART services. With a focus on elderly patients, it achieves high clinical pregnancy rates through meticulous patient management and rigorous scientific research.
  6. Prenatal Diagnosis and Intrauterine Treatment: A leader in fetal diagnosis and treatment, the department pioneered umbilical cord blood vessel puncture for fetal chromosome analysis. Its cutting-edge prenatal diagnosis center ensures early detection and intervention, minimizing birth defects and enhancing prenatal care standards.