Excellence in Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery
Dr. Ding Guoping is a Chief Physician and PhD at the Department of General Surgery (Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery) of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
Clinical Expertise
01. Biliary Calculi
Expertise in minimally invasive surgical treatment of gallstones and bile duct stones, featuring Micro-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (MILC) and tri-endoscopy combined procedures.
02. Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Tumors
Precision treatment and minimally invasive surgery, utilizing preoperative 3D imaging assessment and advanced laparoscopic techniques.
03. Comprehensive Cancer Care
Integrated treatment for complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies, featuring full-lifecycle health management.
20+
Years Experience
600+
Minimally Invasive Cholecystectomies/Year
<20
Micro-Incision Surgery Time (Mins)
Education & Training
Chief Physician / Associate Chief Physician
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University
Attending Physician
The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University
Attending Physician
Ningbo No. 2 Hospital
MD / PhD in Surgery
Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Bachelor/Master of Clinical Medicine
Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Key Appointments
Committee Member
Pancreatic Diseases, Chinese Research Hospital Association
Secretary-General & Standing Committee
Biliary Tumor, Zhejiang Anti-Cancer Association
Committee Member
EBM Group, Abdominal Tumor, CMEA
Honors & Awards
Zhejiang Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize)
Zhejiang Province (2015)
Principal Investigator of Provincial NSF Project
Zhejiang NSF (2016)
Patient Feedback
"Dr. Ding is highly experienced and provides targeted treatment. My liver function indicators gradually decreased, and with ERCP, I recovered very quickly."
Technological Advantages
After decades of technical research, Dr. Ding Guoping has modified the traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy, creating a novel two-port micro-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (MILC).
| Dimension | Dr. Ding's MILC (Micro-incision) | Traditional LC (3/4-port) | Single-port LC (SILC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Incision | Fewer and smaller: Only 2 ports, main operating port is just 3mm, the other approx 1cm. | More: Typically 3-4 ports. Main port is often 10mm. | Fewest: Only 1 incision at the umbilicus (approx 2-2.5cm). |
| Postoperative Pain | Minimal pain: The tiny operating port minimizes damage to abdominal muscles and nerves. | Mild pain: Extra port and larger diameter lead to slightly more pain than the 2-port method. | Variable: Larger single incision may lead to early postoperative pain even higher than 2-port. |
| Aesthetic Effect | Barely visible scars: The 3mm main port heals to a tiny mark, offering excellent aesthetics. | Visible scars: Leaves multiple distributed small scars on the abdomen. | Scarless abdomen: Scars are hidden within the umbilicus. |
| Surgical Operation | Similar to traditional: Ergonomic, short learning curve, avoiding instrument interference. | Ample space: Multi-angle traction, widely recognized as the "gold standard". | High difficulty: Instruments interfere with each other (chopstick effect), long learning curve. |
| Surgical Time | Short: Typically completed in just over 10 minutes by Dr. Ding. | Medium: Usually takes 30-60 minutes. | Longer: High operational difficulty often prolongs surgery time. |
| Indications Range | Somewhat limited: Suitable for most cases but may switch to traditional for difficult situations to ensure safety. | Wide range: Can handle almost all benign gallbladder diseases, including complex cases. | Strictly limited: Usually only for simple cases without acute inflammation. |
Surgical Incision
Fewer and smaller: Only 2 ports, main operating port is just 3mm, the other approx 1cm.
More: Typically 3-4 ports. Main port is often 10mm.
Fewest: Only 1 incision at the umbilicus (approx 2-2.5cm).
Postoperative Pain
Minimal pain: The tiny operating port minimizes damage to abdominal muscles and nerves.
Mild pain: Extra port and larger diameter lead to slightly more pain than the 2-port method.
Variable: Larger single incision may lead to early postoperative pain even higher than 2-port.
Aesthetic Effect
Barely visible scars: The 3mm main port heals to a tiny mark, offering excellent aesthetics.
Visible scars: Leaves multiple distributed small scars on the abdomen.
Scarless abdomen: Scars are hidden within the umbilicus.
Surgical Operation
Similar to traditional: Ergonomic, short learning curve, avoiding instrument interference.
Ample space: Multi-angle traction, widely recognized as the "gold standard".
High difficulty: Instruments interfere with each other (chopstick effect), long learning curve.
Surgical Time
Short: Typically completed in just over 10 minutes by Dr. Ding.
Medium: Usually takes 30-60 minutes.
Longer: High operational difficulty often prolongs surgery time.
Indications Range
Somewhat limited: Suitable for most cases but may switch to traditional for difficult situations to ensure safety.
Wide range: Can handle almost all benign gallbladder diseases, including complex cases.
Strictly limited: Usually only for simple cases without acute inflammation.
Clinical Cases
Pioneered Micro-incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (MILC)
