Prof. Ning Ning
Peking University International Hospital
Deputy Director of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Chief Physician, Ph.D

Visiting scholar of University of Michigan in the United States and the National International Medical Center in Japan
Standing Committee Member of the Society of Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive Diseases, Chinese Aging Well Association
Member of the Middle-aged and Youth Committee of the Society of Surgical Oncology, Chinese College of Surgeons
Young Member of the Society of Surgery, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care
Young Member of the Society of Thyroid Disease, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care
Member of the Organ Function Protection Committee of the Colorectal Tumor Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
Young Member of the Society of Surgery, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care
Young Member of the Professional Committee of Gastrointestinal Tumor, Chinese Research Hospital Association
Director of the Society of General Surgery Specialist Physicians, Beijing Medical Doctor Association
Member of Greater China Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Alliance

Prof. Lin Chen
Peking University International Hospital
Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor
Deputy Director of the Oncology Medical Center
Chief of General Surgery
Director of Surgical Teaching and Research
Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Previously served as the Director of General Surgery at The General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army
Director of the General Surgery Research Institute of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Specialties:
Minimally invasive surgery and comprehensive treatment for gastrointestinal tumors. Particularly skilled in laparoscopic radical surgery for gastric cancer, functional-preserving surgery for early gastric cancer, and comprehensive and conversion treatments for locally advanced gastric cancer. Also has expertise in the conversion treatment for liver metastasis of gastric cancer, maintenance treatment for advanced gastric cancer, treatment for intestinal obstruction in advanced gastric cancer, and improving the quality of life for patients with advanced gastric cancer. Proficient in minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer, especially total laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer, sphincter-preserving surgery for middle and low rectal cancer, and function-preserving surgery for ultra-low rectal cancer.

Current positions include:
Executive Committee Member of the Surgical Society of the Chinese Medical Association, Deputy Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Group of the Chinese Medical Association, Executive Committee Member of the Surgical Society of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chairman of the Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Chairman Designate of Gastric Cancer Committee of Chinese anti-Cancer Association, Member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Deputy Director of the Expert Committee for Capacity Building and Continuing Education of the National Health Commission, Vice President of the Surgical Equipment Branch of the China Medical Equipment Association, and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Journal of General Surgery; Editorial Board Member of the Chinese Medical Journal, Chinese Journal of Surgery, Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery.

Organizing Committee
The 9th International Masterclass in Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery

Prof. Qun Zhao
Vice President of the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Executive Deputy Director of Hebei Cancer Institute
Supervisor of Master's and PHD students

Prof. Yong Li
Professor
Chief Physician
Master and PHD Supervisor
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Prof. Zhidong Zhao
Professor
Chief Physician
Head of Department of Gerneral Surgery Ⅲ
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Prof. Bin Yu
Professor
Chief Physician
Head of Department of Gerneral Surgery Ⅱ
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are honored to invite you to attend the 9th International Masterclass on Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Surgery, which will be held on May 14–15, 2026, at The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University (Hebei Tumor Hospital) in Shijiazhuang, China.

This masterclass is dedicated to advanced surgical techniques and multidisciplinary management of gastric and colorectal tumors, with a particular focus on robot-assisted and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The program will include:

• Live surgical demonstrations of gastric and colorectal cancer procedures
• Expert lectures on robotic and laparoscopic surgical strategies
• Case-based discussions on perioperative management and clinical decision-making
• Academic exchanges led by distinguished Chinese master surgeons, sharing their latest experience and outcomes

As one of the leading oncology centers in northern China, Hebei Tumor Hospital has extensive experience in complex gastrointestinal and colorectal surgeries. This masterclass aims to provide an open, in-depth, and high-level academic platform for international colleagues to exchange ideas, share expertise, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

We sincerely welcome surgeons and clinical researchers from around the world who have an interest in gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery to join us in Shijiazhuang for two days of intensive learning and professional exchange.

Further details regarding the scientific program, registration, and travel arrangements will be provided in due course. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you to China in May 2026.

Yours sincerely,

Organizing Committee
The 9th International Masterclass on
Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery and Comprehensive Management
The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University
(Hebei Tumor Hospital)
Shijiazhuang, China

Organizing Committee
The 9th International Masterclass in Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery
第九届国际胃肠与结直肠手术与诊疗大师班

赵群 教授
河北医科大学第四医院副院长
河北省肿瘤研究所常务副所长
博士及硕士研究生导师

李勇 教授
河北医科大学第四医院外科二级教授
主任医师
博士及硕士研究生导师

张志栋 教授
河北医科大学第四医院外三科主任
外科学博士、主任医师、教授
博士及硕士研究生导师

于滨 教授
河北医科大学第四医院外二科主任
主任医师、教授
硕士生导师