China, Beijing Dr. Wang Xishan is a leading Chinese colorectal surgeon and oncology expert specializing in minimally invasive and complex colorectal cancer surgery. He is internationally recognized for pioneering innovative surgical techniques, including NOSES (Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery), and for advancing precision surgical oncology and function-preserving procedures.
Current Position
- Director, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (National Cancer Center / National Clinical Research Center for Cancer), China
- Professor and Doctoral Supervisor
Education
- PhD in Medicine, Harbin Medical University (2002)
- Master’s Degree in Medicine, Harbin Medical University (1993)
- MD, Harbin Medical University (1990)
Area of Specialization
- Colorectal cancer surgery
- Minimally invasive and complex oncologic surgery
- Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery (NOSES)
- Function-preserving colorectal surgery
- Precision surgical oncology
Professional Experience
- Director, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University (since 2007)
- Deputy Party Committee Secretary, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University (2002)
- Director, Medical Affairs Department, Tumor Hospital Affiliated to Harbin Medical University (2000)
International Training
- Research Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA (2002–2003)
- Postdoctoral Research, Peking University and Harbin Medical University
Research & Scientific Contributions
- Pioneer of NOSES techniques, with over 1,000 procedures performed
- Performed the world’s first transvaginal NOTES rectal tumor surgery (2010)
- Developed more than 20 innovative surgical techniques and 11 patents
- Led major national research projects in precision medicine for colorectal cancer
- Published 300+ academic papers and authored multiple monographs and teaching materials
Leadership & Memberships
- Chairman, Colorectal Tumor Committee, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- Chairman, Colorectal Cancer Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
- Chairman, International NOSES Alliance
- Chairman, Chinese NOSES Alliance
- Executive Director, Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- Vice Chairman, Integrative Oncology Branch, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
- Chairman, Colorectal Tumor Committee, Beijing Cancer Society
Editorial Roles
- Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Colorectal Diseases (Electronic Edition)
- Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology and Rehabilitation
- Editorial board member of multiple surgical and oncology journals
Awards & Honors
- Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award (First Prize, 2022)
- Wu Jieping–Paul Janssen Medical and Pharmaceutical Award
- National “Golden Lancet Award” (2018)
- National honors including “Top Ten Medical Innovation Experts” and “Great Medical Spirit”
All information is sourced from publicly available materials.